Pennsylvania · population 1,480
Lead pipes in Gallitzin, PA
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Gallitzin (population 1,480) gets its water from Gallitzin Boro Water Auth. That system reported 3 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 889, with 885 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Gallitzin Boro Water Auth'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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 100%
- Non-lead 0.1%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Gallitzin Boro Water Auth.
Water systems serving Gallitzin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallitzin Boro Water AuthMain system | 3 | 0 | 885 | 0.3% |
| Cresson TWP Muni AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 735 | 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 Gallitzin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Gallitzin Boro Water Auth'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
- Cresson859 unknown
- Loretto166 unknown
- Duncansville9 lead + galv. lines
- Altoona6,598 lead + galv. lines
- Ebensburg3 lead + galv. lines
- Portage12 lead + galv. lines
- Hollidaysburg11 lead + galv. lines
- Patton71 unknown
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Questions
Does Gallitzin, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Gallitzin Boro Water Auth, which serves Gallitzin, reported 3 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 885 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Gallitzin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Gallitzin in Gallitzin Boro Water Auth's service area (PWSID PA4110011). Cresson TWP Muni Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Gallitzin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Gallitzin Boro Water Auth'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 Gallitzin 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 Gallitzin Boro Water Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.