Pennsylvania · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Columbia County, PA
8 community water systems serving Columbia County reported 3 lead and 274 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,100 of unknown material. The most are in Veolia Water PA INC Bloomsburg.
1.7% 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) 1.7%
- Unknown 43%
- Non-lead 55%
Water systems serving Columbia County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia Water PA INC BloomsburgColumbia County | 0 | 207 | 0 | 2.8% |
| PA American Water BerwickColumbia County | 3 | 65 | 6,092 | 1.0% |
| Aqua PA Mifflin TownshipColumbia County | 0 | 1 | 271 | 0.2% |
| Benton Municipal Water AuthColumbia County | 0 | 1 | 201 | 0.2% |
| Millville Municipal AuthorityColumbia County | 0 | 0 | 370 | 0% |
| Catawissa Municipal Water AuthColumbia County | 0 | 0 | 124 | 0% |
| Country Acres Mobile Home ParkColumbia County | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Orangeville Municipal Water AuColumbia County | 0 | 0 | 12 | 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 Columbia County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Columbia County reported 3 lead and 274 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,100 of unknown material.
Which Columbia County water systems have the most lead lines?
Veolia Water PA INC Bloomsburg (207), PA American Water Berwick (68), Aqua PA Mifflin Township (1).
How do I check my home in Columbia 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.