Pennsylvania · 19 community water systems
Lead pipes in York County, PA
19 community water systems serving York County reported 128 lead and 164 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 96,435 of unknown material. The most are in Red Lion Municipal Authority.
0.2% 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 79%
- Non-lead 21%
Water systems serving York County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Municipal AuthorityYork County | 113 | 13 | 6,993 | 1.8% |
| York Water CoYork County | 9 | 111 | 71,283 | 0.2% |
| Dallastown Yoe Water AuthYork County | 5 | 12 | 1,604 | 0.4% |
| Hanover Muni Water WorksYork County | 0 | 16 | 13,124 | <0.1% |
| Windsor Boro Water AuthYork County | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1.2% |
| Wrightsville Boro Muni AuthYork County | 0 | 4 | 64 | 0.3% |
| Glen Rock Water AuthYork County | 0 | 2 | 668 | 0.2% |
| Shrewsbury BoroughYork County | 0 | 1 | 446 | <0.1% |
| Dillsburg Area AuthorityYork County | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| New Freedom Boro Water AuthYork County | 0 | 0 | 789 | 0% |
| Dover Boro Water SysYork County | 0 | 0 | 576 | 0% |
| Stewartstown Boro Water AuthYork County | 0 | 0 | 511 | 0% |
| Franklintown Boro Muni AuthYork County | 0 | 0 | 316 | 0% |
| Delta Boro Water SysYork County | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Craley MHPYork County | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Country View Manor YwcYork County | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Dover TWP Water SysYork County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| West Manchester TWP AuthYork County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Veolia Newberry SystemYork 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 York County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving York County reported 128 lead and 164 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 96,435 of unknown material.
Which York County water systems have the most lead lines?
Red Lion Municipal Authority (126), York Water Co (120), Dallastown Yoe Water Auth (17).
How do I check my home in York 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.