Pennsylvania · population 5,933
Lead pipes in Franklin, PA
51 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Franklin (population 5,933) gets its water from General Authority of Franklin. That system reported 50 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,858, with 3,539 more of unknown material.
1.3% of General Authority of Franklin'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 1.3%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 92%
- Non-lead 6.9%
Latest lead test for General Authority of Franklin (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): not detected 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 General Authority of Franklin.
Water systems serving Franklin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Authority of FranklinMain system | 50 | 1 | 3,539 | 1.3% |
| Sandycreek TWP WaterworksServes 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 Franklin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on General Authority of Franklin'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
- Sugarcreek51 lead + galv. lines
- Oil2,475 lead + galv. lines
- Cochrantonno lead reported
- Knox582 unknown
- Titusville140 lead + galv. lines
- Grove120 lead + galv. lines
- Mercer1,071 lead + galv. lines
- Meadville58 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Franklin, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. General Authority of Franklin, which serves Franklin, reported 50 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,539 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Franklin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Franklin in General Authority of Franklin's service area (PWSID PA6610020). Sandycreek TWP Waterworks also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Franklin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on General Authority of Franklin'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 Franklin 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 General Authority of Franklin whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.