Pennsylvania · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cumberland County, PA
12 community water systems serving Cumberland County reported 44 lead and 2,871 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 40,332 of unknown material. The most are in PA American Water Co West.
3.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.6%
- Unknown 51%
- Non-lead 46%
Water systems serving Cumberland County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA American Water Co WestCumberland County | 39 | 1,712 | 32,832 | 4.0% |
| Veolia MechanicsburgCumberland County | 0 | 846 | 0 | 5.6% |
| Carlisle Water TRMT PLTCumberland County | 0 | 251 | 2,694 | 3.5% |
| Shippensburg Boro Water AuthCumberland County | 5 | 39 | 2,667 | 0.6% |
| Newville Boro Water AuthCumberland County | 0 | 19 | 718 | 2.4% |
| Middlesex TWP Muni AuthCumberland County | 0 | 3 | 214 | 0.2% |
| Aqua PA White Rock Acres SysCumberland County | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0.3% |
| N Middleton Water AuthCumberland County | 0 | 0 | 1,184 | 0% |
| US Army GarrisonCumberland County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| South Middleton TWP Water AuthCumberland County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Mt Holly Springs Boro AuthCumberland County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| State Correctional InstCumberland 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 Cumberland County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cumberland County reported 44 lead and 2,871 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 40,332 of unknown material.
Which Cumberland County water systems have the most lead lines?
PA American Water Co West (1,751), Veolia Mechanicsburg (846), Carlisle Water TRMT PLT (251).
How do I check my home in Cumberland 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.