Pennsylvania · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Washington County, PA
5 community water systems serving Washington County reported 1 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,075 of unknown material. The most are in Donegal Township.
<0.1% 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 99%
- Non-lead 0.9%
Water systems serving Washington County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donegal TownshipWashington County | 1 | 1 | 306 | 0.6% |
| Auth of Boro of CharleroiWashington County | 0 | 0 | 11,588 | 0% |
| Tri Cnty JT Muni AuthWashington County | 0 | 0 | 3,181 | 0% |
| Bentleyville Muni AuthWashington County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Ellsworth Boro Water DeptWashington County | 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 Washington County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Washington County reported 1 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,075 of unknown material.
Which Washington County water systems have the most lead lines?
Donegal Township (2).
How do I check my home in Washington 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.