Pennsylvania · population 50,649
Lead pipes in Harrisburg, PA
494 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Harrisburg (population 50,649) gets its water from Capital Region Water. That system reported 15 lead and 479 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 21,176, with 0 more of unknown material.
2.3% of Capital Region Water's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Capital Region Water (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 Capital Region Water.
Water systems serving Harrisburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Region WaterMain system | 15 | 479 | 0 | 2.3% |
| PA American Water Co WestServes nearby areas | 39 | 1,712 | 32,832 | 4.0% |
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 Harrisburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Capital Region Water'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
- Wormleysburg1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Penbrook494 lead + galv. lines
- Lemoyne1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Paxtang186 lead + galv. lines
- Camp Hill1,751 lead + galv. lines
- New Cumberland1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Steelton56 lead + galv. lines
- Marysville186 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Harrisburg, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Capital Region Water, which serves Harrisburg, reported 15 lead and 479 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Harrisburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Harrisburg in Capital Region Water's service area (PWSID PA7220049). PA American Water Co West also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Harrisburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Capital Region Water'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 Harrisburg 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 Capital Region Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.