Lead pipes in Erie County, Pennsylvania
How many lead pipes are in Erie County, PA?
Water systems based in Erie County reported 6 lead service lines, 1,771 galvanized lines that need replacing and 32,216 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Erie has the most, with 1,312 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 Erie County
- Erie: Free customer-side replacement.
Every Erie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Erie City Water Authority | 0 | 1,312 | 26,597 | Free replacement |
| Waterford Municipal Authority Waterford Municipal Authority | 0 | 195 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Fairview TWP Water Auth Dist 3 Fairview TWP Water Auth Dist 3 | 0 | 101 | 457 | Not confirmed |
| Union City Municipal Authority Union City Municipal Authority | 0 | 79 | 931 | Not confirmed |
| North East Borough North East Borough Water Dept | 0 | 53 | 436 | Not confirmed |
| Girard Boro Girard Boro Water Dept | 0 | 20 | 1,017 | Not confirmed |
| Lake City Boro Munic Water Lake City Boro Munic Water | 3 | 6 | 725 | Not confirmed |
| Albion Borough Albion Borough | 1 | 2 | 75 | Not confirmed |
| Cranesville Cranesville Water Department | 2 | 0 | 122 | Not confirmed |
| Edinboro Edinboro Water Authority | 0 | 2 | 722 | Not confirmed |
| Lakeshore Water Assn Lakeshore Water Assn | 0 | 1 | 48 | Not confirmed |
| Summit Township Water Authorit Summit Township Water Authorit | 0 | 0 | 1,086 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Erie County, PA?
Water systems based in Erie County reported 6 lead service lines, 1,771 galvanized lines that need replacing and 32,216 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Erie has the most, with 1,312 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Erie 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 Erie 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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