Pennsylvania · population 1,074
Lead pipes in Knox, PA
582 lines still unidentified
Most of Knox (population 1,074) gets its water from Knox Water Works. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 582 of 623 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Knox Water Works'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 93%
- Non-lead 6.6%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Knox Water Works.
Water systems serving Knox
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Water WorksMain system | 0 | 0 | 582 | 0% |
| PA American Water Co ClarionServes nearby areas | 7 | 92 | 3,251 | 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 Knox
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Knox Water Works'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
- Clarion99 lead + galv. lines
- Oil2,475 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin51 lead + galv. lines
- Sugarcreek51 lead + galv. lines
- Brookville418 lead + galv. lines
- Kittanning23 lead + galv. lines
- Titusville140 lead + galv. lines
- West Kittanning626 unknown
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Questions
Does Knox, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Knox Water Works still lists 582 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Knox?
EPA's service area maps place most of Knox in Knox Water Works's service area (PWSID PA6160005). PA American Water Co Clarion also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Knox home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Knox Water Works'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 Knox 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 Knox Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.