Pennsylvania · population 1,764
Lead pipes in Bellwood, PA
79 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bellwood (population 1,764) gets its water from Bellwood Boro Auth. That system reported 0 lead and 79 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,339, with 1,141 more of unknown material.
5.9% of Bellwood Boro Auth's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.9%
- Unknown 85%
- Non-lead 8.9%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Bellwood Boro Auth.
Water systems serving Bellwood
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellwood Boro AuthMain system | 0 | 79 | 1,141 | 5.9% |
| Altoona Water AuthorityServes nearby areas | 0 | 6,598 | 8,683 | 28% |
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 Bellwood
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bellwood Boro 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
- Tyrone3 lead + galv. lines
- Altoona6,598 lead + galv. lines
- Williamsburgno lead reported
- Hollidaysburg11 lead + galv. lines
- Duncansville9 lead + galv. lines
- Gallitzin3 lead + galv. lines
- Cresson859 unknown
- Patton71 unknown
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Questions
Does Bellwood, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Bellwood Boro Auth, which serves Bellwood, reported 0 lead and 79 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,141 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bellwood?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bellwood in Bellwood Boro Auth's service area (PWSID PA4070009). Altoona Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bellwood home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bellwood Boro 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 Bellwood 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 Bellwood Boro Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.