Pennsylvania · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Bedford County, PA
15 community water systems serving Bedford County reported 22 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,222 of unknown material. The most are in Osterburg Water Co.
0.9% 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) 0.6%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 81%
Water systems serving Bedford County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osterburg Water CoBedford County | 0 | 27 | 50 | 26% |
| Brush Creek Country EstatesBedford County | 22 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| Saxton Muni Water AuthBedford County | 0 | 9 | 735 | 1.1% |
| Evitts Creek Water CoBedford County | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5.7% |
| Fishertown Water AssnBedford County | 0 | 1 | 83 | 0.3% |
| Hyndman Boro Water DeptBedford County | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.2% |
| W Stclair Pleasantville MuniBedford County | 0 | 0 | 106 | 0% |
| St Clairsville Water CompanyBedford County | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0% |
| Coaldale Six Mile Run WaterBedford County | 0 | 0 | 72 | 0% |
| Waterside Loysburg Water SupplBedford County | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0% |
| Centerville Muni Water AuthBedford County | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0% |
| Bedford TWP Muni AuthBedford County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Everett Boro Muni AuthBedford County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Blue Knob Water CoBedford County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Mun Auth of Boro of BedfordBedford 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 Bedford County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Bedford County reported 22 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,222 of unknown material.
Which Bedford County water systems have the most lead lines?
Osterburg Water Co (27), Brush Creek Country Estates (22), Saxton Muni Water Auth (9).
How do I check my home in Bedford 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.