Pennsylvania · population 3,448
Lead pipes in Northern Cambria, PA
948 lines still unidentified
Most of Northern Cambria (population 3,448) gets its water from Northern Cambria Muni Water. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 948 of 1,938 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Northern Cambria Muni Water'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 49%
- Non-lead 51%
Latest lead test for Northern Cambria Muni Water (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 2 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 Northern Cambria Muni Water.
Water systems serving Northern Cambria
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cambria Muni WaterMain system | 0 | 0 | 948 | 0% |
| Marsteller Comm Water AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 60 | 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 Northern Cambria
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Northern Cambria Muni Water'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.
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Questions
Does Northern Cambria, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Northern Cambria Muni Water still lists 948 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Northern Cambria?
EPA's service area maps place most of Northern Cambria in Northern Cambria Muni Water's service area (PWSID PA4110003). Marsteller Comm Water Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Northern Cambria home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Northern Cambria Muni Water'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 Northern Cambria 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 Northern Cambria Muni Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.