Pennsylvania · population 4,542
Lead pipes in Hummelstown, PA
186 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hummelstown (population 4,542) gets its water from Veolia Water. That system reported 0 lead and 186 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 38,322, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Veolia Water'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) 0.5%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Veolia Water (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 2.1 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 Veolia Water.
Water systems serving Hummelstown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia WaterMain system | 0 | 186 | 0 | 0.5% |
| PA Amer Water CoServes nearby areas | 11 | 402 | 19,709 | 1.9% |
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 Hummelstown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Veolia 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
- Middletown40 lead + galv. lines
- Highspire186 lead + galv. lines
- Royaltonno lead reported
- Paxtang186 lead + galv. lines
- Steelton56 lead + galv. lines
- Palmyra413 lead + galv. lines
- Penbrook494 lead + galv. lines
- New Cumberland1,751 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hummelstown, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Veolia Water, which serves Hummelstown, reported 0 lead and 186 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hummelstown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hummelstown in Veolia Water's service area (PWSID PA7220015). PA Amer Water Co also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hummelstown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Veolia 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 Hummelstown 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 Veolia Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.