Lead pipes in Blair County, Pennsylvania
How many lead pipes are in Blair County, PA?
Water systems based in Blair County reported 12 lead service lines, 6,786 galvanized lines that need replacing and 14,225 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Altoona has the most, with 6,598 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's Act 120 lets PUC-regulated water utilities replace customer-owned lead service lines and recover the cost through rates, and it prohibits partial replacement. The PUC's 2022 rules require utilities to file replacement programs; Aqua Pennsylvania's was approved in April 2025 for up to 1,500 customer lines a year. City systems such as Philadelphia and Pittsburgh set their own terms.
Confirmed programs in Blair County
- Altoona: Inventory first, grants next.
Every Blair County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Altoona Water Authority | 0 | 6,598 | 8,683 | Program not open yet |
| Martinsburg Muni Auth Martinsburg Muni Auth | 0 | 83 | 627 | Not confirmed |
| Bellwood Boro Auth Bellwood Boro Auth | 0 | 79 | 1,141 | Not confirmed |
| Henrietta Mutual Water Assn Henrietta Mutual Water Assn | 0 | 12 | 8 | Not confirmed |
| Hollidaysburg Muni Auth Hollidaysburg Muni Auth | 0 | 11 | 1,866 | Not confirmed |
| Duncansville Muni Water Auth Duncansville Muni Water Auth | 9 | 0 | 635 | Not confirmed |
| Tyrone Boro Water Auth Tyrone Boro Water Auth | 3 | 0 | 1,256 | Not confirmed |
| Westwood Park Water Co Westwood Park Water Co | 0 | 2 | 6 | Not confirmed |
| East Sharpsburg Water Assn East Sharpsburg Water Assn | 0 | 1 | 3 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Blair County, PA?
Water systems based in Blair County reported 12 lead service lines, 6,786 galvanized lines that need replacing and 14,225 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Altoona has the most, with 6,598 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Blair County?
It depends on your water utility. Pennsylvania's Act 120 lets PUC-regulated water utilities replace customer-owned lead service lines and recover the cost through rates, and it prohibits partial replacement. We have confirmed programs for 1 Blair County utility, listed on this page.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.
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