Pennsylvania · population 1,563
Lead pipes in Mont Alto, PA
86 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mont Alto (population 1,563) gets its water from Mont Alto Municipal Authority. That system reported 0 lead and 86 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 787, with 453 more of unknown material.
11% of Mont Alto Municipal Authority'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) 11%
- Unknown 58%
- Non-lead 32%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Mont Alto Municipal Authority.
Water systems serving Mont Alto
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mont Alto Municipal AuthorityMain system | 0 | 86 | 453 | 11% |
| Guilford Water AuthServes nearby areas | 2 | 43 | 126 | 1.0% |
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 Mont Alto
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mont Alto Municipal Authority'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
- Waynesboro117 lead + galv. lines
- Chambersburg38 lead + galv. lines
- Greencastle107 lead + galv. lines
- Carroll Valley109 unknown
- Shippensburg44 lead + galv. lines
- Gettysburg3 lead + galv. lines
- Biglerville17 unknown
- Mercersburg3 unknown
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Questions
Does Mont Alto, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Mont Alto Municipal Authority, which serves Mont Alto, reported 0 lead and 86 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 453 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mont Alto?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mont Alto in Mont Alto Municipal Authority's service area (PWSID PA7280040). Guilford Water Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mont Alto home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mont Alto Municipal Authority'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 Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto Municipal Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.