Pennsylvania · population 26,456
Lead pipes in Lebanon, PA
183 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lebanon (population 26,456) gets its water from Lebanon Water Auth. That system reported 121 lead and 62 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 20,512, with 10,342 more of unknown material.
0.9% of Lebanon Water Auth'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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 50%
- Non-lead 49%
Latest lead test for Lebanon Water Auth (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 7.1 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 Lebanon Water Auth.
Water systems serving Lebanon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Water AuthMain system | 121 | 62 | 10,342 | 0.9% |
| West Lebanon TWP Water SupplyServes nearby areas | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.9% |
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 Lebanon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lebanon Water Auth'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
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Questions
Does Lebanon, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Lebanon Water Auth, which serves Lebanon, reported 121 lead and 62 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,342 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lebanon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lebanon in Lebanon Water Auth's service area (PWSID PA7380010). West Lebanon TWP Water Supply also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lebanon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lebanon Water Auth'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 Lebanon 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 Lebanon Water Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.