Pennsylvania · population 4,055
Lead pipes in North East, PA
53 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of North East (population 4,055) gets its water from North East Borough Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,456, with 436 more of unknown material.
3.6% of North East Borough Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.6%
- Unknown 30%
- Non-lead 66%
Latest lead test for North East Borough 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 no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for North East Borough Water Dept.
Water systems serving North East
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Borough Water DeptMain system | 0 | 53 | 436 | 3.6% |
| North East Township WaterServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 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 North East
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on North East Borough 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
- Wesleyville1,312 lead + galv. lines
- Girard20 lead + galv. lines
- Lake9 lead + galv. lines
- Albion3 lead + galv. lines
- Youngsville802 unknown
- Titusville140 lead + galv. lines
- Meadville58 lead + galv. lines
- Warren381 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does North East, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. North East Borough Water Dept, which serves North East, reported 0 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 436 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to North East?
EPA's service area maps place most of North East in North East Borough Water Dept's service area (PWSID PA6250061). North East Township Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my North East home has a lead service line?
Search your address on North East Borough 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 North East 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 North East Borough Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.