Pennsylvania · population 8,647
Lead pipes in Gettysburg, PA
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Gettysburg (population 8,647) gets its water from Gettysburg Muni Auth. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,629, with 3,762 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Gettysburg Muni 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%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 81%
- Non-lead 19%
Latest lead test for Gettysburg Muni Auth (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 2 ppb 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 Gettysburg Muni Auth.
Water systems serving Gettysburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg Muni AuthMain system | 0 | 3 | 3,762 | <0.1% |
| Western Cumberland Water SysServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 180 | 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 Gettysburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Gettysburg Muni 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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Bonneauville904 unknown
- Biglerville17 unknown
- New Oxford15 lead + galv. lines
- Littlestown1,295 unknown
- Carroll Valley109 unknown
- McSherrystown16 lead + galv. lines
- Abbottstown120 lead + galv. lines
- Hanover16 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Gettysburg, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Gettysburg Muni Auth, which serves Gettysburg, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,762 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Gettysburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Gettysburg in Gettysburg Muni Auth's service area (PWSID PA7010019). Western Cumberland Water Sys also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Gettysburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Gettysburg Muni 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 Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg Muni Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.