Pennsylvania · population 4,552
Lead pipes in Hamburg, PA
1,960 lines still unidentified
Most of Hamburg (population 4,552) gets its water from Hamburg Muni Water&sewer Auth. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,960 of 2,219 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Hamburg Muni Water&sewer 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%
- Unknown 88%
- Non-lead 12%
Latest lead test for Hamburg Muni Water&sewer 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 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Hamburg Muni Water&sewer Auth.
Water systems serving Hamburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Muni Water&sewer AuthMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,960 | 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 Hamburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hamburg Muni Water&sewer 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
- Shoemakersville670 unknown
- Leesport876 unknown
- Orwigsburg1 lead + galv. lines
- Fleetwood2 lead + galv. lines
- Kutztown25 lead + galv. lines
- Schuylkill Haven3 lead + galv. lines
- Laureldale107 lead + galv. lines
- Cressona3 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hamburg, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Hamburg Muni Water&sewer Auth still lists 1,960 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hamburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hamburg in Hamburg Muni Water&sewer Auth's service area (PWSID PA3060035).
How do I check whether my Hamburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hamburg Muni Water&sewer 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg Muni Water&sewer Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.