Pennsylvania · population 3,096
Lead pipes in Wormleysburg, PA
1,751 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wormleysburg (population 3,096) gets its water from PA American Water Co West. That system reported 39 lead and 1,712 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 43,594, with 32,832 more of unknown material.
4.0% of PA American Water Co West's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.9%
- Unknown 75%
- Non-lead 21%
Latest lead test for PA American Water Co West (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): not detected 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 Co West.
Water systems serving Wormleysburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA American Water Co WestMain system | 39 | 1,712 | 32,832 | 4.0% |
| Capital Region WaterServes nearby areas | 15 | 479 | 0 | 2.3% |
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 Wormleysburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on PA American Water Co West'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
- Lemoyne1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Camp Hill1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Harrisburg494 lead + galv. lines
- New Cumberland1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Penbrook494 lead + galv. lines
- Shiremanstown1,751 lead + galv. lines
- Paxtang186 lead + galv. lines
- Steelton56 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Wormleysburg, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. PA American Water Co West, which serves Wormleysburg, reported 39 lead and 1,712 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 32,832 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wormleysburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wormleysburg in PA American Water Co West's service area (PWSID PA7210029). Capital Region Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wormleysburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on PA American Water Co West'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 Wormleysburg 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 Co West whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.