Pennsylvania · population 10,085
Lead pipes in Mechanicsburg, PA
846 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mechanicsburg (population 10,085) gets its water from Veolia Mechanicsburg. That system reported 0 lead and 846 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,988, with 0 more of unknown material.
5.6% of Veolia Mechanicsburg'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.6%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Veolia Mechanicsburg (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 3.3 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 Veolia Mechanicsburg.
Water systems serving Mechanicsburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia MechanicsburgMain system | 0 | 846 | 0 | 5.6% |
| PA American Water Co WestServes nearby areas | 39 | 1,712 | 32,832 | 4.0% |
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 Mechanicsburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Veolia Mechanicsburg'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
- Shiremanstown1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Camp Hill1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Lemoyne1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Wormleysburg1,751 lead + galv. lines
- New Cumberland1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Dillsburg1 lead + galv. lines
- Harrisburg494 lead + galv. lines
- Penbrook494 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Mechanicsburg, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Veolia Mechanicsburg, which serves Mechanicsburg, reported 0 lead and 846 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mechanicsburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mechanicsburg in Veolia Mechanicsburg's service area (PWSID PA7210028). PA American Water Co West also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mechanicsburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Veolia Mechanicsburg'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 Mechanicsburg 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 Veolia Mechanicsburg whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.