Pennsylvania · 17 community water systems
Lead pipes in Franklin County, PA
17 community water systems serving Franklin County reported 42 lead and 409 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,218 of unknown material. The most are in Boro of Waynesboro.
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 35%
- Non-lead 64%
Water systems serving Franklin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boro of WaynesboroFranklin County | 0 | 117 | 5,146 | 1.7% |
| Greencastle Area Water AuthFranklin County | 10 | 97 | 1,171 | 4.3% |
| Mont Alto Municipal AuthorityFranklin County | 0 | 86 | 453 | 11% |
| Guilford Water AuthFranklin County | 2 | 43 | 126 | 1.0% |
| Chambersburg Boro Water SysFranklin County | 0 | 38 | 1,949 | 0.5% |
| Pleasant Hall ManorFranklin County | 30 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| Dry Run Water AssnFranklin County | 0 | 27 | 0 | 39% |
| Washington TWP Muni AuthFranklin County | 0 | 1 | 1,858 | <0.1% |
| Zullinger Water System WtmaFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 272 | 0% |
| Franklin System York WaterFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 105 | 0% |
| Indian Lake Camp CorpFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0% |
| Wadels MHPFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0% |
| Green Grove Trailer CTFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| Silver Spring Water AssnFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Mercersburg Muni Water AuthFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Bear Valley Joint AuthFranklin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Antrim Township Municipal AuthFranklin 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 Franklin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Franklin County reported 42 lead and 409 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,218 of unknown material.
Which Franklin County water systems have the most lead lines?
Boro of Waynesboro (117), Greencastle Area Water Auth (107), Mont Alto Municipal Authority (86).
How do I check my home in Franklin 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.