Pennsylvania · population 4,214
Lead pipes in Kutztown, PA
25 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kutztown (population 4,214) gets its water from Kutztown Borough Water. That system reported 0 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,803, with 902 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Kutztown Borough 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) 1.4%
- Unknown 50%
- Non-lead 49%
Latest lead test for Kutztown Borough Water (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 3 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 Kutztown Borough Water.
Water systems serving Kutztown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kutztown Borough WaterMain system | 0 | 25 | 902 | 1.4% |
| Sittlers MHPServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 49 | 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 Kutztown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Kutztown Borough 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
- Topton666 unknown
- Fleetwood2 lead + galv. lines
- Alburtisno lead reported
- Shoemakersville670 unknown
- Hamburg1,960 unknown
- Leesport876 unknown
- Laureldale107 lead + galv. lines
- Macungie9 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kutztown, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Kutztown Borough Water, which serves Kutztown, reported 0 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 902 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kutztown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kutztown in Kutztown Borough Water's service area (PWSID PA3060041). Sittlers MHP also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kutztown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Kutztown Borough 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 Kutztown 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 Kutztown Borough Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.