Pennsylvania · 18 community water systems
Lead pipes in Erie County, PA
18 community water systems serving Erie County reported 6 lead and 1,771 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 33,170 of unknown material. The most are in Erie City Water Authority.
2.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 43%
- Non-lead 54%
Water systems serving Erie County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie City Water AuthorityErie County | 0 | 1,312 | 26,597 | 2.3% |
| Waterford Municipal AuthorityErie County | 0 | 195 | 0 | 87% |
| Fairview TWP Water Auth Dist 3Erie County | 0 | 101 | 457 | 10% |
| Union City Municipal AuthorityErie County | 0 | 79 | 931 | 6.4% |
| North East Borough Water DeptErie County | 0 | 53 | 436 | 3.6% |
| Girard Boro Water DeptErie County | 0 | 20 | 1,017 | 1.6% |
| Lake City Boro Munic WaterErie County | 3 | 6 | 725 | 0.8% |
| Albion BoroughErie County | 1 | 2 | 75 | 0.4% |
| Edinboro Water AuthorityErie County | 0 | 2 | 722 | 0.1% |
| Cranesville Water DepartmentErie County | 2 | 0 | 122 | 0.9% |
| Lakeshore Water AssnErie County | 0 | 1 | 48 | 0.3% |
| Summit Township Water AuthoritErie County | 0 | 0 | 1,086 | 0% |
| Fairview TWP Water District 1Erie County | 0 | 0 | 907 | 0% |
| Old Orchard SubdivisionErie County | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0% |
| North East Township WaterErie County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Municipal Authority of CorryErie County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Imperial Point Water ServiceErie County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| McKean TWP WaterworksErie 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 Erie County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Erie County reported 6 lead and 1,771 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 33,170 of unknown material.
Which Erie County water systems have the most lead lines?
Erie City Water Authority (1,312), Waterford Municipal Authority (195), Fairview TWP Water Auth Dist 3 (101).
How do I check my home in Erie 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.