Pennsylvania · population 7,302
Lead pipes in DuBois, PA
54 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of DuBois (population 7,302) gets its water from City of Dubois Water Depart. That system reported 47 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,306, with 2,786 more of unknown material.
1.3% of City of Dubois Water Depart'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 1.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 65%
- Non-lead 34%
Latest lead test for City of Dubois Water Depart (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 3.1 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 City of Dubois Water Depart.
Water systems serving DuBois
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Dubois Water DepartMain system | 47 | 7 | 2,786 | 1.3% |
| Sandy TownshipServes nearby areas | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.3% |
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 DuBois
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Dubois Water Depart'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
- Falls Creek27 lead + galv. lines
- Sykesville547 unknown
- Reynoldsville1 lead + galv. lines
- Brockwayno lead reported
- Curwensville3 lead + galv. lines
- Punxsutawney111 lead + galv. lines
- Brookville418 lead + galv. lines
- Clearfield5,334 unknown
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Questions
Does DuBois, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Dubois Water Depart, which serves DuBois, reported 47 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,786 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to DuBois?
EPA's service area maps place most of DuBois in City of Dubois Water Depart's service area (PWSID PA6170016). Sandy Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my DuBois home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Dubois Water Depart'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 DuBois 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 City of Dubois Water Depart whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.