Pennsylvania · population 8,531
Lead pipes in Lock Haven, PA
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lock Haven (population 8,531) gets its water from City of Lock Haven Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,870, with 939 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Lock Haven Water Dept'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 67%
Latest lead test for City of Lock Haven Water Dept (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): not detected 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, 1 still open for City of Lock Haven Water Dept.
Water systems serving Lock Haven
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lock Haven Water DeptMain system | 0 | 2 | 939 | <0.1% |
| Suburban Lock Haven Water AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3,256 | 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 Lock Haven
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Lock Haven Water Dept'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
- Flemington3,256 unknown
- Mill Hall3,256 unknown
- Avis1,471 unknown
- Jersey Shore53 lead + galv. lines
- Renovo31 unknown
- Milesburgno lead reported
- Duboistown1,695 lead + galv. lines
- Bellefonte29 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lock Haven, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Lock Haven Water Dept, which serves Lock Haven, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 939 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lock Haven?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lock Haven in City of Lock Haven Water Dept's service area (PWSID PA4180048). Suburban Lock Haven Water Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lock Haven home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Lock Haven Water Dept'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 Lock Haven 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 Lock Haven Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.