Pennsylvania · population 2,763
Lead pipes in Ford, PA
36 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ford (population 2,763) gets its water from Ford City Muni Water Works. That system reported 35 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,632, with 1,579 more of unknown material.
2.2% of Ford City Muni Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 97%
- Non-lead 1.0%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Ford City Muni Water Works.
Water systems serving Ford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford City Muni Water WorksMain system | 35 | 1 | 1,579 | 2.2% |
| Manor TWP JT Muni AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Ford
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ford City Muni Water Works'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.
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Nearby cities
- West Kittanning626 unknown
- Kittanning23 lead + galv. lines
- Freeportno lead reported
- Leechburg2,680 lead + galv. lines
- West Leechburg2,680 lead + galv. lines
- Vandergrift2,680 lead + galv. lines
- North Apollo2,680 lead + galv. lines
- Apollo2,680 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ford, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Ford City Muni Water Works, which serves Ford, reported 35 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,579 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ford in Ford City Muni Water Works's service area (PWSID PA5030005). Manor TWP JT Muni Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ford City Muni Water Works'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 Ford 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 Ford City Muni Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.