Pennsylvania · population 1,256
Lead pipes in Biglerville, PA
17 lines still unidentified
Most of Biglerville (population 1,256) gets its water from Biglerville Water Co. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 17 of 562 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Biglerville Water Co'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%
- Unknown 3.0%
- Non-lead 97%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Biglerville Water Co.
Water systems serving Biglerville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biglerville Water CoMain system | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Arendtsville Muni Water SysServes nearby areas | 1 | 7 | 186 | 2.4% |
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 Biglerville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Biglerville Water Co'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
- Gettysburg3 lead + galv. lines
- Bonneauville904 unknown
- New Oxford15 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Holly Springsno lead reported
- Abbottstown120 lead + galv. lines
- East Berlin32 lead + galv. lines
- Carroll Valley109 unknown
- McSherrystown16 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Biglerville, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Biglerville Water Co still lists 17 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Biglerville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Biglerville in Biglerville Water Co's service area (PWSID PA7010020). Arendtsville Muni Water Sys also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Biglerville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Biglerville Water Co'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 Biglerville 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 Biglerville Water Co whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.