Pennsylvania · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Armstrong County, PA
16 community water systems serving Armstrong County reported 50 lead and 55 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,851 of unknown material. The most are in Ford City Muni Water Works.
0.6% 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 59%
Water systems serving Armstrong County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford City Muni Water WorksArmstrong County | 35 | 1 | 1,579 | 2.2% |
| Buffalo TWP Mun Auth FreeportArmstrong County | 5 | 20 | 788 | 0.8% |
| PA American Water KittanningArmstrong County | 10 | 13 | 1,964 | 1.0% |
| Mahoning TWP Muni AuthArmstrong County | 0 | 11 | 324 | 3.1% |
| Rural Valley Water WorksArmstrong County | 0 | 8 | 3 | 2.1% |
| Dayton Muni Water DeptArmstrong County | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.7% |
| Kittanning Suburb JT Water AutArmstrong County | 0 | 0 | 1,238 | 0% |
| West Kittanning Muni AuthArmstrong County | 0 | 0 | 626 | 0% |
| Worthington West Franklin JmaArmstrong County | 0 | 0 | 273 | 0% |
| Rayburn TWP Joint Muni AuthArmstrong County | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0% |
| Manor TWP JT Muni AuthArmstrong County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Parks TWP Muni AuthArmstrong County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| E Armstrong Cnty Muni AuthArmstrong County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gilpin TWP Muni AuthArmstrong County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| South Buffalo TWP Muni AuthArmstrong County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cowanshan Yatesboro Numine SysArmstrong County | 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 Armstrong County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Armstrong County reported 50 lead and 55 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,851 of unknown material.
Which Armstrong County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ford City Muni Water Works (36), Buffalo TWP Mun Auth Freeport (25), PA American Water Kittanning (23).
How do I check my home in Armstrong 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.