PFAS exposure in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre is the county seat of Luzerne County, on the Susquehanna River in the Wyoming Valley. Much of the city is served by Pennsylvania American Water, with surrounding Luzerne County communities on a mix of public systems and private wells.
Wilkes-Barre and surrounding Luzerne County water systems have reported PFAS detections.
Wilkes-Barre and surrounding Luzerne County systems have reported PFAS detections under federal monitoring. The relevant question for a claim is your personal exposure history: which system served you, and for how many years.
Wyoming Valley residents also include many current and former firefighters and industrial workers, two groups with occupational PFAS exposure pathways.
Who may qualify
- • Long-time Wilkes-Barre residents who used public water or private wells.
- • Firefighters, military veterans, airport personnel with documented AFFF exposure.
- • Workers and neighbors of PFAS-using industrial facilities.
- • Anyone diagnosed with a qualifying condition such as kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid disease, or ulcerative colitis after meaningful PFAS exposure.
What to bring to your case review
- • Approximate years and address(es) you used local water in Wilkes-Barre.
- • Whether you used public water or a private well.
- • Any water-utility notices or test results you have received.
- • Your diagnosis, year of diagnosis, and treating physician.
- • Service or employment records showing AFFF or PFAS exposure.
Nearby PFAS location pages
- Luzerne County PFAS overview
- Hazleton PFAS claims
- Scranton PFAS claims
- Wyoming County
- Lackawanna County
- Monroe County
- Carbon County
Useful before your review: how to test Wilkes-Barre water for PFAS and the current AFFF MDL 2873 status.
Wilkes-Barre PFAS questions
- Who supplies drinking water in Wilkes-Barre?
- Much of Wilkes-Barre is served by Pennsylvania American Water. Check your bill for the system name, then look up its PFAS sampling results.
- I worked as a firefighter in Luzerne County. Is that relevant?
- Yes, potentially. Firefighters who trained with or used AFFF foam may have an occupational claim separate from drinking-water exposure.
- What should Wilkes-Barre residents bring to a review?
- Addresses and years in the area, your water provider, any water notices, and your diagnosis records.
Attorney advertising. Information for Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania residents. Submitting a form does not create an attorney-client relationship. Cases may be referred to national PFAS co-counsel; any fee-sharing arrangement will be disclosed in writing before representation begins.