Pennsylvania · population 3,835
Lead pipes in Northumberland, PA
209 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Northumberland (population 3,835) gets its water from PA American White Deer. That system reported 2 lead and 207 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 13,557, with 12,435 more of unknown material.
1.5% of PA American White Deer'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 92%
- Non-lead 6.7%
Latest lead test for PA American White Deer (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 PA American White Deer.
Water systems serving Northumberland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA American White DeerMain system | 2 | 207 | 12,435 | 1.5% |
| Municipal Authority SunburyServes nearby areas | 2 | 1 | 1 | <0.1% |
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 Northumberland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on PA American White Deer'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
- Sunbury3 lead + galv. lines
- Shamokin Dam418 unknown
- Lewisburg209 lead + galv. lines
- Selinsgrove383 lead + galv. lines
- Milton209 lead + galv. lines
- Riverside5 lead + galv. lines
- Danville5 lead + galv. lines
- Mifflinburg2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Northumberland, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. PA American White Deer, which serves Northumberland, reported 2 lead and 207 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,435 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Northumberland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Northumberland in PA American White Deer's service area (PWSID PA4490023). Municipal Authority Sunbury also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Northumberland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on PA American White Deer'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 Northumberland 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 PA American White Deer whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.