Pennsylvania · 19 community water systems
Lead pipes in Venango County, PA
19 community water systems serving Venango County reported 2,445 lead and 165 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,057 of unknown material. The most are in Oil City.
19% 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 17%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 43%
- Non-lead 38%
Water systems serving Venango County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil CityVenango County | 2,388 | 87 | 664 | 55% |
| General Authority of FranklinVenango County | 50 | 1 | 3,539 | 1.3% |
| Aqua PA EmlentonVenango County | 0 | 22 | 62 | 5.5% |
| Seneca & Cranberry Mall DistVenango County | 0 | 17 | 507 | 1.1% |
| Kennerdell North Water SystemVenango County | 0 | 13 | 0 | 11% |
| Woodland Heights DistVenango County | 7 | 3 | 82 | 5.6% |
| Cornplanter TownshipVenango County | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1.4% |
| Venango Water CoVenango County | 0 | 8 | 153 | 3.3% |
| Rouseville Mun WaterworksVenango County | 0 | 3 | 173 | 1.4% |
| Plumer Water CompanyVenango County | 0 | 1 | 60 | 1.5% |
| Pleasantville Borough WaterVenango County | 0 | 0 | 579 | 0% |
| Cooperstown Water CompanyVenango County | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0% |
| Sugarcreek Water CoVenango County | 0 | 0 | 72 | 0% |
| Country Estates MHPVenango County | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| Sage Run DistVenango County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Sandycreek TWP WaterworksVenango County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Barkeyville Mun AuthorityVenango County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Polk CenterVenango County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sugarcreek BoroughVenango 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 Venango County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Venango County reported 2,445 lead and 165 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,057 of unknown material.
Which Venango County water systems have the most lead lines?
Oil City (2,475), General Authority of Franklin (51), Aqua PA Emlenton (22).
How do I check my home in Venango 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.