Pennsylvania · population 1,153
Lead pipes in West Kittanning, PA
626 lines still unidentified
Most of West Kittanning (population 1,153) gets its water from West Kittanning Muni Auth. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 626 of 630 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of West Kittanning Muni 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 99%
- Non-lead 0.6%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for West Kittanning Muni Auth.
Water systems serving West Kittanning
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kittanning Muni AuthMain system | 0 | 0 | 626 | 0% |
| Kittanning Suburb JT Water AutServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,238 | 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 West Kittanning
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on West Kittanning Muni 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
- Kittanning23 lead + galv. lines
- Ford36 lead + galv. lines
- Freeportno lead reported
- Leechburg2,680 lead + galv. lines
- West Leechburg2,680 lead + galv. lines
- Vandergrift2,680 lead + galv. lines
- North Apollo2,680 lead + galv. lines
- Saxonburg372 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does West Kittanning, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but West Kittanning Muni Auth still lists 626 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to West Kittanning?
EPA's service area maps place most of West Kittanning in West Kittanning Muni Auth's service area (PWSID PA5030045). Kittanning Suburb JT Water Aut also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my West Kittanning home has a lead service line?
Search your address on West Kittanning Muni 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 West Kittanning 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 West Kittanning Muni Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.