Pennsylvania · population 1,493
Lead pipes in Mercersburg, PA
3 lines still unidentified
Most of Mercersburg (population 1,493) gets its water from Mercersburg Muni Water Auth. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 3 of 993 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Mercersburg Muni 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 100%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Mercersburg Muni Water Auth.
Water systems serving Mercersburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercersburg Muni Water AuthMain system | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Bear Valley Joint AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Mercersburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mercersburg Muni 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
Nearby cities
- McConnellsburg809 unknown
- Greencastle107 lead + galv. lines
- Chambersburg38 lead + galv. lines
- Waynesboro117 lead + galv. lines
- Mont Alto86 lead + galv. lines
- Shippensburg44 lead + galv. lines
- Everett1 unknown
- Carroll Valley109 unknown
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Questions
Does Mercersburg, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Mercersburg Muni Water Auth still lists 3 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mercersburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mercersburg in Mercersburg Muni Water Auth's service area (PWSID PA7280021). Bear Valley Joint Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mercersburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mercersburg Muni 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 Mercersburg 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 Mercersburg Muni Water Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.