Pennsylvania · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Perry County, PA
8 community water systems serving Perry County reported 15 lead and 120 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,231 of unknown material. The most are in Blain Water Co.
4.7% 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%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.2%
- Unknown 78%
- Non-lead 17%
Water systems serving Perry County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blain Water CoPerry County | 12 | 78 | 0 | 78% |
| Duncannon Muni WaterPerry County | 3 | 38 | 618 | 6.2% |
| Newport Boro Water AuthPerry County | 0 | 3 | 889 | 0.3% |
| Bloomfield Boro Water AuthPerry County | 0 | 1 | 310 | 0.2% |
| Liverpool Muni AuthPerry County | 0 | 0 | 193 | 0% |
| Paradise MHPPerry County | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0% |
| Sunshine Hills Water CoPerry County | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0% |
| Petersburg Commons Water SystePerry County | 0 | 0 | 45 | 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 Perry County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Perry County reported 15 lead and 120 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,231 of unknown material.
Which Perry County water systems have the most lead lines?
Blain Water Co (90), Duncannon Muni Water (41), Newport Boro Water Auth (3).
How do I check my home in Perry 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.