Pennsylvania · population 4,917
Lead pipes in Littlestown, PA
1,295 lines still unidentified
Most of Littlestown (population 4,917) gets its water from Littlestown Boro. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,295 of 2,370 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Littlestown Boro'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 55%
- Non-lead 45%
Latest lead test for Littlestown Boro (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Littlestown Boro.
Water systems serving Littlestown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlestown BoroMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,295 | 0% |
| York Water CoServes nearby areas | 9 | 111 | 71,283 | 0.2% |
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 Littlestown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Littlestown Boro'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
- Bonneauville904 unknown
- McSherrystown16 lead + galv. lines
- Hanover16 lead + galv. lines
- New Oxford15 lead + galv. lines
- Gettysburg3 lead + galv. lines
- Abbottstown120 lead + galv. lines
- East Berlin32 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Grove120 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Littlestown, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Littlestown Boro still lists 1,295 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Littlestown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Littlestown in Littlestown Boro's service area (PWSID PA7010022). York Water Co also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Littlestown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Littlestown Boro'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 Littlestown 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 Littlestown Boro whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.