Pennsylvania · population 1,301
Lead pipes in Williamstown, PA
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Williamstown (population 1,301) gets its water from Williamstown Boro Auth. That system reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 998, with 839 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Williamstown Boro 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) 0.4%
- Unknown 84%
- Non-lead 16%
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 still open for Williamstown Boro Auth.
Water systems serving Williamstown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown Boro AuthMain system | 0 | 4 | 839 | 0.4% |
| Tower City Borough AuthorityServes nearby areas | 0 | 41 | 713 | 3.6% |
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 Williamstown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Williamstown Boro 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
- Tower41 lead + galv. lines
- Lykensno lead reported
- Elizabethville4 lead + galv. lines
- Pine Grove926 unknown
- Tremont814 unknown
- Jonestown183 lead + galv. lines
- Shamokin256 lead + galv. lines
- Kulpmont256 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Williamstown, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Williamstown Boro Auth, which serves Williamstown, reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 839 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Williamstown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Williamstown in Williamstown Boro Auth's service area (PWSID PA7220037). Tower City Borough Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Williamstown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Williamstown Boro 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 Williamstown 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 Williamstown Boro Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.