Pennsylvania · population 1,654
Lead pipes in Jonestown, PA
183 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Jonestown (population 1,654) gets its water from Lebanon Water Auth. That system reported 121 lead and 62 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 20,512, with 10,342 more of unknown material.
0.9% of Lebanon 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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 50%
- Non-lead 49%
Latest lead test for Lebanon Water Auth (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 7.1 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 Lebanon Water Auth.
Water systems serving Jonestown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Water AuthMain system | 121 | 62 | 10,342 | 0.9% |
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 Jonestown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lebanon 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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Questions
Does Jonestown, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Lebanon Water Auth, which serves Jonestown, reported 121 lead and 62 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,342 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Jonestown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Jonestown in Lebanon Water Auth's service area (PWSID PA7380010).
How do I check whether my Jonestown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lebanon 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 Jonestown 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 Lebanon Water Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.