Pennsylvania · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Tioga County, PA
10 community water systems serving Tioga County reported 1 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,232 of unknown material. The most are in Elkland Boro Water 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 63%
- Non-lead 37%
Water systems serving Tioga County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkland Boro Water AuthorityTioga County | 0 | 14 | 1 | 6.3% |
| Westfield Borough WaterworksTioga County | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.2% |
| Tioga Boro Municipal AuthorityTioga County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Wellsboro Municipal AuthorityTioga County | 0 | 0 | 1,669 | 0% |
| Mansfield Borough Mun AuthTioga County | 0 | 0 | 915 | 0% |
| Lawrenceville Boro Water DeptTioga County | 0 | 0 | 313 | 0% |
| Knoxville Water DepartmentTioga County | 0 | 0 | 294 | 0% |
| Duncan TWP Municipal AuthorityTioga County | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0% |
| Mansfield UniversityTioga County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Blossburg Municipal AuthorityTioga 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 Tioga County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Tioga County reported 1 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,232 of unknown material.
Which Tioga County water systems have the most lead lines?
Elkland Boro Water Authority (14), Westfield Borough Waterworks (1), Tioga Boro Municipal Authority (1).
How do I check my home in Tioga 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.