Pennsylvania · population 1,640
Lead pipes in Paxtang, PA
186 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Paxtang (population 1,640) gets its water from Veolia Water. That system reported 0 lead and 186 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 38,322, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Veolia 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) 0.5%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Veolia Water (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 2.1 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 Veolia Water.
Water systems serving Paxtang
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia WaterMain system | 0 | 186 | 0 | 0.5% |
| Capital Region WaterServes nearby areas | 15 | 479 | 0 | 2.3% |
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 Paxtang
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Veolia 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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Penbrook494 lead + galv. lines
- Steelton56 lead + galv. lines
- Harrisburg494 lead + galv. lines
- New Cumberland1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Lemoyne1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Wormleysburg1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Highspire186 lead + galv. lines
- Camp Hill1,751 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Paxtang, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Veolia Water, which serves Paxtang, reported 0 lead and 186 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Paxtang?
EPA's service area maps place most of Paxtang in Veolia Water's service area (PWSID PA7220015). Capital Region Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Paxtang home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Veolia 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 Paxtang 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 Veolia Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.