Pennsylvania · population 3,489
Lead pipes in Kane, PA
29 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kane (population 3,489) gets its water from PA American Water Co Kane. That system reported 2 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,441, with 2,253 more of unknown material.
1.2% of PA American Water Co Kane'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 92%
- Non-lead 6.5%
Latest lead test for PA American Water Co Kane (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 PA American Water Co Kane.
Water systems serving Kane
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA American Water Co KaneMain system | 2 | 27 | 2,253 | 1.2% |
| Highland TWP Municipal AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 108 | 1.8% |
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 Kane
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on PA American Water Co Kane'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
- Johnsonburg1 lead + galv. lines
- Ridgway29 lead + galv. lines
- St. Marys32 lead + galv. lines
- Warren381 lead + galv. lines
- Brockwayno lead reported
- Youngsville802 unknown
- Falls Creek27 lead + galv. lines
- Brookville418 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kane, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. PA American Water Co Kane, which serves Kane, reported 2 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,253 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kane?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kane in PA American Water Co Kane's service area (PWSID PA6420019). Highland TWP Municipal Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kane home has a lead service line?
Search your address on PA American Water Co Kane'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 Kane 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 PA American Water Co Kane whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.