Pennsylvania · population 5,074
Lead pipes in Duquesne, PA
1,882 lines still unidentified
Most of Duquesne (population 5,074) gets its water from Duquesne Water Dept. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,882 of 1,899 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Duquesne Water Dept'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 99%
- Non-lead 0.9%
Latest lead test for Duquesne Water Dept (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Duquesne Water Dept.
Water systems serving Duquesne
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne Water DeptMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,882 | 0% |
| PA Amer Water Co-PittsburghServes nearby areas | 4,290 | 1,780 | 207,101 | 2.6% |
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 Duquesne
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Duquesne Water Dept'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
- East Pittsburgh3,838 lead + galv. lines
- North Braddock3,838 lead + galv. lines
- Braddockno lead reported
- McKeesport1,515 lead + galv. lines
- East McKeesport2,680 lead + galv. lines
- Wilmerding2,680 lead + galv. lines
- Whitaker6,070 lead + galv. lines
- Dravosburg6,070 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Duquesne, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Duquesne Water Dept still lists 1,882 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Duquesne?
EPA's service area maps place most of Duquesne in Duquesne Water Dept's service area (PWSID PA5020012). PA Amer Water Co-Pittsburgh also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Duquesne home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Duquesne Water Dept'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 Duquesne 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 Duquesne Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.