Lead pipes in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
How many lead pipes are in Cambria County, PA?
Water systems based in Cambria County reported 4,362 lead service lines, 55 galvanized lines that need replacing and 26,907 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Johnstown has the most, with 4,378 lead and galvanized lines.
Free replacement program confirmed
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 Cambria County
- Johnstown: Authority pays; homeowners don't.
Every Cambria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown Greater Johnstown WA Riverside | 4,345 | 33 | 15,186 | Free, utility schedules |
| Portage Boro Muni Auth Portage Boro Muni Auth | 12 | 0 | 2,060 | Not confirmed |
| Dean TWP Dean TWP Water System | 0 | 10 | 31 | Not confirmed |
| Hastings Muni Auth Hastings Muni Auth | 0 | 5 | 712 | Not confirmed |
| Greater Johnstown WA Saltlick Greater Johnstown WA Saltlick | 2 | 1 | 35 | Not confirmed |
| Ebensburg Boro Muni Auth Ebensburg Boro Muni Auth | 0 | 3 | 1,375 | Not confirmed |
| Gallitzin Boro Water Auth Gallitzin Boro Water Auth | 3 | 0 | 885 | Not confirmed |
| Highland S & W Auth Beaverdam Highland S & W Auth Beaverdam | 0 | 3 | 6,623 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Cambria County, PA?
Water systems based in Cambria County reported 4,362 lead service lines, 55 galvanized lines that need replacing and 26,907 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Johnstown has the most, with 4,378 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Cambria 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 Cambria 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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