Pennsylvania · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in McKean County, PA
14 community water systems serving McKean County reported 233 lead and 42 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,550 of unknown material. The most are in Port Allegany Water Department.
2.4% 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 2.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 31%
- Non-lead 66%
Water systems serving McKean County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Allegany Water DepartmentMcKean County | 226 | 0 | 0 | 22% |
| PA American Water Co KaneMcKean County | 2 | 27 | 2,253 | 1.2% |
| Aqua PA Mt JewettMcKean County | 0 | 15 | 82 | 3.1% |
| Smethport BoroughMcKean County | 5 | 0 | 818 | 0.6% |
| Lewis Run BoroughMcKean County | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0% |
| Rixford Waterworks AssociationMcKean County | 0 | 0 | 92 | 0% |
| Rew Water AssociationMcKean County | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0% |
| Hazel Hurst Water CompanyMcKean County | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0% |
| Pithole Water AssociationMcKean County | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0% |
| Eldred Borough Water AuthMcKean County | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Ludlow County Line SystemMcKean County | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Ludlow Warner SystemMcKean County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Southside Northside Water AssnMcKean County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Bradford City Water AuthorityMcKean 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 McKean County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving McKean County reported 233 lead and 42 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,550 of unknown material.
Which McKean County water systems have the most lead lines?
Port Allegany Water Department (226), PA American Water Co Kane (29), Aqua PA Mt Jewett (15).
How do I check my home in McKean 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.