Pennsylvania · 18 community water systems
Lead pipes in Adams County, PA
18 community water systems serving Adams County reported 2 lead and 66 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,706 of unknown material. The most are in East Berlin Area Joint Auth.
0.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 65%
- Non-lead 34%
Water systems serving Adams County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Berlin Area Joint AuthAdams County | 0 | 32 | 342 | 5.2% |
| New Oxford Munci AuthAdams County | 0 | 15 | 245 | 0.9% |
| Franklin TWP Muni AuthAdams County | 1 | 8 | 116 | 7.2% |
| Arendtsville Muni Water SysAdams County | 1 | 7 | 186 | 2.4% |
| Gettysburg Muni AuthAdams County | 0 | 3 | 3,762 | <0.1% |
| PA Amer Water Co Lake HeritageAdams County | 0 | 1 | 842 | 0.1% |
| Littlestown BoroAdams County | 0 | 0 | 1,295 | 0% |
| Lake Meade Muni AuthAdams County | 0 | 0 | 1,201 | 0% |
| Bonneauville Muni Water AuthAdams County | 0 | 0 | 904 | 0% |
| Bendersville Muni AuthAdams County | 0 | 0 | 374 | 0% |
| Western Cumberland Water SysAdams County | 0 | 0 | 180 | 0% |
| Carroll Valley Water SystemAdams County | 0 | 0 | 109 | 0% |
| Eastern Cumberland Water SysAdams County | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0% |
| Panorama MHPAdams County | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| Cavalry Heights MHPAdams County | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0% |
| Biglerville Water CoAdams County | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Fairfield Muni AuthAdams County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| York Springs Muni WaterAdams County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Adams County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Adams County reported 2 lead and 66 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,706 of unknown material.
Which Adams County water systems have the most lead lines?
East Berlin Area Joint Auth (32), New Oxford Munci Auth (15), Franklin TWP Muni Auth (9).
How do I check my home in Adams County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.