Pennsylvania · population 3,014
Lead pipes in Orwigsburg, PA
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Orwigsburg (population 3,014) gets its water from Orwigsburg Municipal Water WKS. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,204, with 629 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Orwigsburg Municipal Water WKS'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 52%
- Non-lead 48%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Orwigsburg Municipal Water WKS.
Water systems serving Orwigsburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orwigsburg Municipal Water WKSMain system | 0 | 1 | 629 | <0.1% |
| Scma Orwigsburg ConsecutiveServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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 Orwigsburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Orwigsburg Municipal Water WKS'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
- Schuylkill Haven3 lead + galv. lines
- Port Carbon13 lead + galv. lines
- New Philadelphia2,391 unknown
- Cressona3 lead + galv. lines
- Pottsville13 lead + galv. lines
- St. Clair13 lead + galv. lines
- Minersville4 lead + galv. lines
- Hamburg1,960 unknown
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Questions
Does Orwigsburg, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Orwigsburg Municipal Water WKS, which serves Orwigsburg, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 629 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Orwigsburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Orwigsburg in Orwigsburg Municipal Water WKS's service area (PWSID PA3540024). Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Orwigsburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Orwigsburg Municipal Water WKS'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 Orwigsburg 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 Orwigsburg Municipal Water WKS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.