Pennsylvania · population 6,358
Lead pipes in Steelton, PA
56 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Steelton (population 6,358) gets its water from PA American Water Steelton. That system reported 9 lead and 47 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,449, with 2,090 more of unknown material.
2.3% of PA American Water Steelton's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.9%
- Unknown 85%
- Non-lead 12%
Latest lead test for PA American Water Steelton (Jul 2024–Dec 2024): 1.7 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 PA American Water Steelton.
Water systems serving Steelton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA American Water SteeltonMain system | 9 | 47 | 2,090 | 2.3% |
| Veolia WaterServes nearby areas | 0 | 186 | 0 | 0.5% |
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 Steelton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on PA American Water Steelton'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
- Highspire186 lead + galv. lines
- Paxtang186 lead + galv. lines
- New Cumberland1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Penbrook494 lead + galv. lines
- Lemoyne1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Harrisburg494 lead + galv. lines
- Wormleysburg1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Middletown40 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Steelton, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. PA American Water Steelton, which serves Steelton, reported 9 lead and 47 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,090 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Steelton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Steelton in PA American Water Steelton's service area (PWSID PA7220036). Veolia Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Steelton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on PA American Water Steelton'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 Steelton 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 Water Steelton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.