Pennsylvania · population 2,866
Lead pipes in Lake, PA
9 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lake (population 2,866) gets its water from Lake City Boro Munic Water. That system reported 3 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,090, with 725 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Lake City Boro Munic 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 67%
- Non-lead 33%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Lake City Boro Munic Water.
Water systems serving Lake
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City Boro Munic WaterMain system | 3 | 6 | 725 | 0.8% |
| Girard Boro Water DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 20 | 1,017 | 1.6% |
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 Lake
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lake City Boro Munic 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
- Girard20 lead + galv. lines
- Albion3 lead + galv. lines
- Wesleyville1,312 lead + galv. lines
- Meadville58 lead + galv. lines
- North East53 lead + galv. lines
- Cochrantonno lead reported
- Greenville335 lead + galv. lines
- Titusville140 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lake, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Lake City Boro Munic Water, which serves Lake, reported 3 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 725 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lake?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lake in Lake City Boro Munic Water's service area (PWSID PA6250056). Girard Boro Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lake home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lake City Boro Munic 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 Lake 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 Lake City Boro Munic Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.