Lead pipes in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
How many lead pipes are in Cumberland County, PA?
Water systems based in Cumberland County reported 44 lead service lines, 2,871 galvanized lines that need replacing and 40,331 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Cumberland County (PA American Water) has the most, with 1,751 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 Cumberland County
- Cumberland County (PA American Water): No direct cost to the customer.
Every Cumberland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County (PA American Water) PA American Water Co West | 39 | 1,712 | 32,832 | Free, utility schedules |
| Veolia Mechanicsburg Veolia Mechanicsburg | 0 | 846 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Carlisle Water TRMT PLT Carlisle Water TRMT PLT | 0 | 251 | 2,694 | Not confirmed |
| Shippensburg Boro Water Auth Shippensburg Boro Water Auth | 5 | 39 | 2,667 | Not confirmed |
| Newville Boro Water Auth Newville Boro Water Auth | 0 | 19 | 718 | Not confirmed |
| Middlesex TWP Muni Auth Middlesex TWP Muni Auth | 0 | 3 | 214 | Not confirmed |
| White Rock Acres Sys Aqua PA White Rock Acres Sys | 0 | 1 | 22 | Not confirmed |
| N Middleton Water Auth N Middleton Water Auth | 0 | 0 | 1,184 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Cumberland County, PA?
Water systems based in Cumberland County reported 44 lead service lines, 2,871 galvanized lines that need replacing and 40,331 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Cumberland County (PA American Water) has the most, with 1,751 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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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