Pennsylvania · population 3,099
Lead pipes in Strasburg, PA
1,105 lines still unidentified
Most of Strasburg (population 3,099) gets its water from Strasburg Muni Water Auth. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,105 of 1,258 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Strasburg Muni 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%
- Unknown 88%
- Non-lead 12%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Strasburg Muni Water Auth.
Water systems serving Strasburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strasburg Muni Water AuthMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,105 | 0% |
| City of LancasterServes nearby areas | 474 | 0 | 42,841 | 1.0% |
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 Strasburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Strasburg Muni 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
- Quarryville10 lead + galv. lines
- Lancaster474 lead + galv. lines
- Millersville474 lead + galv. lines
- New Holland39 lead + galv. lines
- Christiana90 lead + galv. lines
- Atglen12 lead + galv. lines
- East Petersburg1,446 unknown
- Akron9 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Strasburg, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Strasburg Muni Water Auth still lists 1,105 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Strasburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Strasburg in Strasburg Muni Water Auth's service area (PWSID PA7360118). City of Lancaster also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Strasburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Strasburg Muni 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 Strasburg 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 Strasburg Muni Water Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.