Lead pipes in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
How many lead pipes are in Dauphin County, PA?
Water systems based in Dauphin County reported 40 lead service lines, 1,234 galvanized lines that need replacing and 25,921 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Capital Region Water has the most, with 494 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 Dauphin County
- Harrisburg area (PA American Water): No direct cost to the customer.
Every Dauphin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Region Water Capital Region Water | 15 | 479 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Harrisburg area (PA American Water) PA Amer Water Co | 11 | 402 | 19,709 | Free, utility schedules |
| Veolia Water Veolia Water | 0 | 186 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Steelton PA American Water Steelton | 9 | 47 | 2,090 | Not confirmed |
| Veolia Middletown Veolia Middletown | 0 | 40 | 2,257 | Not confirmed |
| Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund Gratz Boro Water Revenue Fund | 0 | 37 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Millersburg Water Auth Millersburg Water Auth | 0 | 36 | 106 | Not confirmed |
| Williamstown Boro Auth Williamstown Boro Auth | 0 | 4 | 839 | Not confirmed |
| Pillow Boro Auth Pillow Boro Auth | 4 | 0 | 130 | Not confirmed |
| Elizabethville Area Auth Elizabethville Area Auth | 1 | 3 | 790 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Dauphin County, PA?
Water systems based in Dauphin County reported 40 lead service lines, 1,234 galvanized lines that need replacing and 25,921 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Capital Region Water has the most, with 494 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Dauphin 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 Dauphin 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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