Pennsylvania · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Potter County, PA
5 community water systems serving Potter County reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 437 of unknown material. The most are in Galeton Borough Authority.
0.3% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 84%
Water systems serving Potter County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galeton Borough AuthorityPotter County | 0 | 8 | 42 | 1.5% |
| Roulette TWP Water AuthorityPotter County | 0 | 0 | 350 | 0% |
| Austin Borough WaterPotter County | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0% |
| Coudersport Boro AuthorityPotter County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Shinglehouse Boro Water DeptPotter 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 Potter County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Potter County reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 437 of unknown material.
Which Potter County water systems have the most lead lines?
Galeton Borough Authority (8).
How do I check my home in Potter 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.