Pennsylvania · 45 community water systems
Lead pipes in Bucks County, PA
45 community water systems serving Bucks County reported 56 lead and 487 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 54,355 of unknown material. The most are in PA American Water Co Yardley.
0.3% 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) 0.3%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 66%
Water systems serving Bucks County
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 Bucks County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Bucks County reported 56 lead and 487 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 54,355 of unknown material.
Which Bucks County water systems have the most lead lines?
PA American Water Co Yardley (245), Aqua PA Bristol (133), Riegelsville Water Authority (41).
How do I check my home in Bucks 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.