Pennsylvania · population 1,013
Lead pipes in Osceola Mills, PA
103 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Osceola Mills (population 1,013) gets its water from Paw Philipsburg. That system reported 4 lead and 99 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,771, with 7,182 more of unknown material.
1.2% of Paw Philipsburg'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) 1.1%
- Unknown 82%
- Non-lead 17%
Latest lead test for Paw Philipsburg (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 Paw Philipsburg.
Water systems serving Osceola Mills
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paw PhilipsburgMain system | 4 | 99 | 7,182 | 1.2% |
| Houtzdale Municipal AuthorityServes nearby areas | 0 | 20 | 1,622 | 0.7% |
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 Osceola Mills
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Paw Philipsburg'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
- Philipsburg103 lead + galv. lines
- Tyrone3 lead + galv. lines
- Clearfield5,334 unknown
- Curwensville3 lead + galv. lines
- Bellwood79 lead + galv. lines
- State College7 lead + galv. lines
- Altoona6,598 lead + galv. lines
- Patton71 unknown
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Questions
Does Osceola Mills, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Paw Philipsburg, which serves Osceola Mills, reported 4 lead and 99 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,182 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Osceola Mills?
EPA's service area maps place most of Osceola Mills in Paw Philipsburg's service area (PWSID PA4140087). Houtzdale Municipal Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Osceola Mills home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Paw Philipsburg'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 Osceola Mills 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 Paw Philipsburg whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.