Pennsylvania · population 1,480
Lead pipes in Cresson, PA
859 lines still unidentified
Most of Cresson (population 1,480) gets its water from Cresson Boro Water Sys. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 859 of 860 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Cresson Boro Water Sys'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 100%
- Non-lead 0.1%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Cresson Boro Water Sys.
Water systems serving Cresson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresson Boro Water SysMain system | 0 | 0 | 859 | 0% |
| Cresson TWP Muni AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 735 | 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 Cresson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cresson Boro Water Sys'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
- Gallitzin3 lead + galv. lines
- Loretto166 unknown
- Portage12 lead + galv. lines
- Ebensburg3 lead + galv. lines
- Duncansville9 lead + galv. lines
- Altoona6,598 lead + galv. lines
- Hollidaysburg11 lead + galv. lines
- Carrolltown544 unknown
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Questions
Does Cresson, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Cresson Boro Water Sys still lists 859 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cresson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cresson in Cresson Boro Water Sys's service area (PWSID PA4110030). Cresson TWP Muni Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cresson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cresson Boro Water Sys'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 Cresson 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 Cresson Boro Water Sys whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.