Pennsylvania · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Westmoreland County, PA
10 community water systems serving Westmoreland County reported 2,496 lead and 572 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,897 of unknown material. The most are in Mawc Sweeney Plant.
3.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 74%
Water systems serving Westmoreland County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mawc Sweeney PlantWestmoreland County | 2,408 | 272 | 1,911 | 4.1% |
| Latrobe Muni AuthWestmoreland County | 45 | 273 | 1,358 | 3.6% |
| Derry Boro Muni AuthWestmoreland County | 34 | 18 | 1,988 | 2.1% |
| Mawc Furnace RunWestmoreland County | 9 | 9 | 1,362 | 1.1% |
| New Kensington Muni AuthWestmoreland County | 0 | 0 | 14,078 | 0% |
| Ligonier TWP Muni AuthWestmoreland County | 0 | 0 | 1,697 | 0% |
| Highridge Water AuthWestmoreland County | 0 | 0 | 281 | 0% |
| Youngstown Boro Muni AuthWestmoreland County | 0 | 0 | 193 | 0% |
| Stanton Hills CommunityWestmoreland County | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Pine Garden ApartmentsWestmoreland County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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 Westmoreland County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Westmoreland County reported 2,496 lead and 572 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,897 of unknown material.
Which Westmoreland County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mawc Sweeney Plant (2,680), Latrobe Muni Auth (318), Derry Boro Muni Auth (52).
How do I check my home in Westmoreland 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.