Lead Pipe Map

Pennsylvania · 6 community water systems

Lead pipes in Lawrence County, PA

6 community water systems serving Lawrence County reported 1,022 lead and 444 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 24,822 of unknown material. The most are in PA Amer Water Co New Castle.

4.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

1,022Lead
444Galvanized, replace
24,822Unknown
5,799Non-lead

Water systems serving Lawrence County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
PA Amer Water Co New CastleLawrence County98834214,9286.5%43,279
PA Amer Water Co Ellwood CtyLawrence County20839,1511.1%17,200
Bessemer Borough Water DeptLawrence County0184843.6%1,100
Borough of Wampum Water DeptLawrence County141354.6%832
Mahoning TownshipLawrence County001890%1,032
New Wilmington Boro Water DeptLawrence County00350%4,500

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Lawrence County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Lawrence County reported 1,022 lead and 444 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 24,822 of unknown material.

Which Lawrence County water systems have the most lead lines?

PA Amer Water Co New Castle (1,330), PA Amer Water Co Ellwood Cty (103), Bessemer Borough Water Dept (18).

How do I check my home in Lawrence 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.