Pennsylvania · population 17,119
Lead pipes in McKeesport, PA
1,515 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of McKeesport (population 17,119) gets its water from West Cnty Muni Auth-McKeesport. That system reported 1,450 lead and 65 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 18,959, with 6,238 more of unknown material.
8.0% of West Cnty Muni Auth-McKeesport's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 7.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 59%
Latest lead test for West Cnty Muni Auth-McKeesport (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): not detected 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 West Cnty Muni Auth-McKeesport.
Water systems serving McKeesport
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cnty Muni Auth-McKeesportMain system | 1,450 | 65 | 6,238 | 8.0% |
| PA Amer Water Co-PittsburghServes nearby areas | 4,290 | 1,780 | 207,101 | 2.6% |
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 McKeesport
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on West Cnty Muni Auth-McKeesport'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
- Port Vue1,515 lead + galv. lines
- Liberty6,070 lead + galv. lines
- Versailles1,515 lead + galv. lines
- Duquesne1,882 unknown
- Glassport6,070 lead + galv. lines
- Dravosburg6,070 lead + galv. lines
- White Oak1,515 lead + galv. lines
- West Mifflin6,070 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does McKeesport, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. West Cnty Muni Auth-McKeesport, which serves McKeesport, reported 1,450 lead and 65 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,238 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to McKeesport?
EPA's service area maps place most of McKeesport in West Cnty Muni Auth-McKeesport's service area (PWSID PA5020025). PA Amer Water Co-Pittsburgh also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my McKeesport home has a lead service line?
Search your address on West Cnty Muni Auth-McKeesport'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 McKeesport 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 West Cnty Muni Auth-McKeesport whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.