Lead Pipe Map

Pennsylvania · 32 community water systems

Lead pipes in Cambria County, PA

32 community water systems serving Cambria County reported 4,362 lead and 55 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 32,840 of unknown material. The most are in Greater Johnstown WA Riverside.

8.2% 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%).

4,362Lead
55Galvanized, replace
32,840Unknown
16,679Non-lead

Water systems serving Cambria County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
Greater Johnstown WA RiversideCambria County4,3453315,18620%49,500
Portage Boro Muni AuthCambria County1202,0600.5%6,500
Dean TWP Water SystemCambria County0103115%216
Hastings Muni AuthCambria County057120.7%2,100
Highland S & W Auth BeaverdamCambria County036,623<0.1%22,617
Ebensburg Boro Muni AuthCambria County031,3750.1%8,500
Gallitzin Boro Water AuthCambria County308850.3%3,130
Greater Johnstown WA SaltlickCambria County21356.0%170
Northern Cambria Muni WaterCambria County009480%4,500
Cresson Boro Water SysCambria County008590%1,600
Cresson TWP Muni AuthCambria County007350%2,500
Lilly Borough Water AuthorityCambria County006160%1,388
Carrolltown Boro Muni AuthCambria County005440%850
Reade TWP Muni AuthCambria County004820%1,746
Croyle TWP Water AuthCambria County003360%989
Highland S & W Auth LloydellCambria County002910%723
West Carroll W Auth BakertonCambria County002800%670
W Carroll TWP W Auth St BenedCambria County002030%488
Loretto Boro Water SysCambria County001660%480
Highland S&W Auth Northern EndCambria County001620%463
Cambria TWP Water AuthCambria County001110%1,000
Patton Boro Water DeptCambria County00710%1,805
Marsteller Comm Water AuthCambria County00600%75
Teakettle Run Water AuthCambria County00400%92
Jackson TWP Water AuthCambria County00200%4,236
East Taylor Muni AuthCambria County0070%3,152
Southwestern Cambria Cnty AuthCambria County0010%4,400
Federal Corr Institute LorettoCambria County0010%1,500
Glendale Valley Municipal AuthCambria County0000%3,200
Nanty Glo Water AuthCambria County0000%3,152
Saint Francis UniversityCambria County0000%2,072
Blacklick Valley Muni AuthCambria County0000%1,650

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Cambria County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Cambria County reported 4,362 lead and 55 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 32,840 of unknown material.

Which Cambria County water systems have the most lead lines?

Greater Johnstown WA Riverside (4,378), Portage Boro Muni Auth (12), Dean TWP Water System (10).

How do I check my home in Cambria 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.