Pennsylvania · population 58,441
Lead pipes in Lancaster, PA
474 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lancaster (population 58,441) gets its water from City of Lancaster. That system reported 474 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 49,714, with 42,841 more of unknown material.
1.0% of City of Lancaster'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 1.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 13%
Latest lead test for City of Lancaster (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 7 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 City of Lancaster.
Water systems serving Lancaster
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LancasterMain system | 474 | 0 | 42,841 | 1.0% |
| East Hempfield Water AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 5,126 | 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 Lancaster
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Lancaster'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
- Millersville474 lead + galv. lines
- East Petersburg1,446 unknown
- Mountville9 lead + galv. lines
- Strasburg1,105 unknown
- Lititz183 lead + galv. lines
- Akron9 lead + galv. lines
- Manheim37 lead + galv. lines
- Columbia9 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lancaster, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Lancaster, which serves Lancaster, reported 474 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 42,841 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lancaster?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lancaster in City of Lancaster's service area (PWSID PA7360058). East Hempfield Water Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lancaster home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Lancaster'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 Lancaster 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 City of Lancaster whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.