Pennsylvania · population 5,986
Lead pipes in Bellefonte, PA
29 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bellefonte (population 5,986) gets its water from Bellefonte Borough Water Auth. That system reported 0 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,522, with 2,518 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Bellefonte Borough Water Auth's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 71%
- Non-lead 28%
Latest lead test for Bellefonte Borough Water Auth (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 4.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Bellefonte Borough Water Auth.
Water systems serving Bellefonte
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefonte Borough Water AuthMain system | 0 | 29 | 2,518 | 0.8% |
| Spring TWP Water AuthorityServes nearby areas | 0 | 51 | 1,347 | 3.1% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Bellefonte
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bellefonte Borough Water Auth's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Milesburgno lead reported
- Centre Hallno lead reported
- State College7 lead + galv. lines
- Mill Hall3,256 unknown
- Flemington3,256 unknown
- Burnham84 lead + galv. lines
- Lock Haven2 lead + galv. lines
- Philipsburg103 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bellefonte, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Bellefonte Borough Water Auth, which serves Bellefonte, reported 0 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,518 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bellefonte?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bellefonte in Bellefonte Borough Water Auth's service area (PWSID PA4140075). Spring TWP Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bellefonte home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bellefonte Borough Water Auth's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Bellefonte be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Bellefonte Borough Water Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.