Pennsylvania · 17 community water systems
Lead pipes in Blair County, PA
17 community water systems serving Blair County reported 12 lead and 6,786 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 14,363 of unknown material. The most are in Altoona Water Authority.
19% of these systems' 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) 19%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 41%
Water systems serving Blair County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Water AuthorityBlair County | 0 | 6,598 | 8,683 | 28% |
| Martinsburg Muni AuthBlair County | 0 | 83 | 627 | 6.5% |
| Bellwood Boro AuthBlair County | 0 | 79 | 1,141 | 5.9% |
| Henrietta Mutual Water AssnBlair County | 0 | 12 | 8 | 20% |
| Hollidaysburg Muni AuthBlair County | 0 | 11 | 1,866 | 0.3% |
| Duncansville Muni Water AuthBlair County | 9 | 0 | 635 | 0.8% |
| Tyrone Boro Water AuthBlair County | 3 | 0 | 1,256 | 0.1% |
| Westwood Park Water CoBlair County | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7.7% |
| East Sharpsburg Water AssnBlair County | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2.1% |
| Curryville Water AuthBlair County | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0% |
| Vail Water AssnBlair County | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0% |
| Ore Hill Water AssnBlair County | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| Roaring Spring Muni Water AuthBlair County | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Blair TWP Water & Sewer AuthBlair County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Greenfield TWP Muni AuthBlair County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Williamsburg Munic AuthBlair County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Freedom TWP Water & SewerBlair 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 Blair County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Blair County reported 12 lead and 6,786 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 14,363 of unknown material.
Which Blair County water systems have the most lead lines?
Altoona Water Authority (6,598), Martinsburg Muni Auth (83), Bellwood Boro Auth (79).
How do I check my home in Blair 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.