Pennsylvania · population 1,788
Lead pipes in Elkland, PA
14 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Elkland (population 1,788) gets its water from Elkland Boro Water Authority. That system reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 222, with 1 more of unknown material.
6.3% of Elkland Boro Water Authority'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.3%
- Unknown 0.5%
- Non-lead 93%
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Elkland Boro Water Authority.
Water systems serving Elkland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkland Boro Water AuthorityMain system | 0 | 14 | 1 | 6.3% |
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 Elkland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Elkland Boro Water Authority'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
- Mansfield915 unknown
- Troy12 unknown
- Canton17 lead + galv. lines
- Coudersport4 unknown
- South Waverly1,114 lead + galv. lines
- Sayre1,114 lead + galv. lines
- Athens1,114 lead + galv. lines
- Shinglehouseno lead reported
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Questions
Does Elkland, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Elkland Boro Water Authority, which serves Elkland, reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Elkland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Elkland in Elkland Boro Water Authority's service area (PWSID PA2590035).
How do I check whether my Elkland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Elkland Boro Water Authority'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 Elkland 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 Elkland Boro Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.