Pennsylvania · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dauphin County, PA
16 community water systems serving Dauphin County reported 40 lead and 1,234 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 26,476 of unknown material. The most are in Capital Region Water.
1.4% 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) 1.3%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 70%
Water systems serving Dauphin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Region WaterDauphin County | 15 | 479 | 0 | 2.3% |
| PA Amer Water CoDauphin County | 11 | 402 | 19,709 | 1.9% |
| Veolia WaterDauphin County | 0 | 186 | 0 | 0.5% |
| PA American Water SteeltonDauphin County | 9 | 47 | 2,090 | 2.3% |
| Veolia MiddletownDauphin County | 0 | 40 | 2,257 | 1.4% |
| Gratz Boro Water Revenue FundDauphin County | 0 | 37 | 0 | 14% |
| Millersburg Water AuthDauphin County | 0 | 36 | 106 | 1.8% |
| Williamstown Boro AuthDauphin County | 0 | 4 | 839 | 0.4% |
| Elizabethville Area AuthDauphin County | 1 | 3 | 790 | 0.4% |
| Pillow Boro AuthDauphin County | 4 | 0 | 130 | 3.0% |
| Halifax Area Water & Sewer AutDauphin County | 0 | 0 | 540 | 0% |
| Loyalton Water AssnDauphin County | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Crestview Village MHPDauphin County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Lykens Boro AuthDauphin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Royalton BoroDauphin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Grantville MHPDauphin 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 Dauphin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Dauphin County reported 40 lead and 1,234 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 26,476 of unknown material.
Which Dauphin County water systems have the most lead lines?
Capital Region Water (494), PA Amer Water Co (413), Veolia Water (186).
How do I check my home in Dauphin 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.