Pennsylvania · population 4,141
Lead pipes in Clarion, PA
99 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Clarion (population 4,141) gets its water from PA American Water Co Clarion. That system reported 7 lead and 92 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,093, with 3,251 more of unknown material.
1.9% of PA American Water Co Clarion'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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.8%
- Unknown 64%
- Non-lead 34%
Latest lead test for PA American Water Co Clarion (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 1 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 PA American Water Co Clarion.
Water systems serving Clarion
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA American Water Co ClarionMain system | 7 | 92 | 3,251 | 1.9% |
| Pawc CornerServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 435 | 0% |
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 Clarion
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on PA American Water Co Clarion'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
- Knox582 unknown
- Brookville418 lead + galv. lines
- Oil2,475 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin51 lead + galv. lines
- Reynoldsville1 lead + galv. lines
- Kittanning23 lead + galv. lines
- Punxsutawney111 lead + galv. lines
- Sugarcreek51 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Clarion, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. PA American Water Co Clarion, which serves Clarion, reported 7 lead and 92 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,251 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Clarion?
EPA's service area maps place most of Clarion in PA American Water Co Clarion's service area (PWSID PA6160001). Pawc Corner also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Clarion home has a lead service line?
Search your address on PA American Water Co Clarion'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 Clarion 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 PA American Water Co Clarion whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.