Pennsylvania · population 1,471
Lead pipes in Duncannon, PA
41 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Duncannon (population 1,471) gets its water from Duncannon Muni Water. That system reported 3 lead and 38 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 659, with 618 more of unknown material.
6.2% of Duncannon Muni Water'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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.8%
- Unknown 94%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Duncannon Muni Water (Jun 2016–Sep 2016): 301 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 Duncannon Muni Water.
Water systems serving Duncannon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncannon Muni WaterMain system | 3 | 38 | 618 | 6.2% |
| Sunshine Hills Water CoServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 79 | 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 Duncannon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Duncannon Muni Water'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
- Marysville186 lead + galv. lines
- Newport3 lead + galv. lines
- Bloomfield1 lead + galv. lines
- Millersburg36 lead + galv. lines
- Harrisburg494 lead + galv. lines
- Wormleysburg1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Camp Hill1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Lemoyne1,751 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Duncannon, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Duncannon Muni Water, which serves Duncannon, reported 3 lead and 38 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 618 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Duncannon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Duncannon in Duncannon Muni Water's service area (PWSID PA7500019). Sunshine Hills Water Co also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Duncannon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Duncannon Muni Water'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 Duncannon 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 Duncannon Muni Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.