Pennsylvania · population 41,228
Lead pipes in State College, PA
7 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of State College (population 41,228) gets its water from State College Boro Water Auth. That system reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 15,478, with 8,710 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of State College Boro Water Auth'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 56%
- Non-lead 44%
Latest lead test for State College Boro Water Auth (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 3.7 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 State College Boro Water Auth.
Water systems serving State College
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College Boro Water AuthMain system | 0 | 7 | 8,710 | <0.1% |
| Penn State UnivServes nearby areas | 0 | 3 | 0 | 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 State College
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on State College Boro Water Auth'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
- Bellefonte29 lead + galv. lines
- Centre Hallno lead reported
- Milesburgno lead reported
- Burnham84 lead + galv. lines
- Philipsburg103 lead + galv. lines
- Lewistown84 lead + galv. lines
- Huntingdon2,686 unknown
- Tyrone3 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does State College, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. State College Boro Water Auth, which serves State College, reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,710 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to State College?
EPA's service area maps place most of State College in State College Boro Water Auth's service area (PWSID PA4140096). Penn State Univ also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my State College home has a lead service line?
Search your address on State College Boro Water Auth'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 State College 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 State College Boro Water Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.