Lead pipes in Venango County, Pennsylvania
How many lead pipes are in Venango County, PA?
Water systems based in Venango County reported 2,445 lead service lines, 165 galvanized lines that need replacing and 5,240 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Oil City has the most, with 2,475 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.
Every Venango 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil City Oil City | 2,388 | 87 | 664 | Not confirmed |
| General Authority of Franklin General Authority of Franklin | 50 | 1 | 3,539 | Not confirmed |
| Emlenton Aqua PA Emlenton | 0 | 22 | 62 | Not confirmed |
| Seneca & Cranberry Mall Dist Seneca & Cranberry Mall Dist | 0 | 17 | 507 | Not confirmed |
| Kennerdell North Kennerdell North Water System | 0 | 13 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Cornplanter Township Cornplanter Township | 0 | 10 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Woodland Heights Dist Woodland Heights Dist | 7 | 3 | 82 | Not confirmed |
| Venango Water Co Venango Water Co | 0 | 8 | 153 | Not confirmed |
| Rouseville Mun Rouseville Mun Waterworks | 0 | 3 | 173 | Not confirmed |
| Plumer Plumer Water Company | 0 | 1 | 60 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Venango County, PA?
Water systems based in Venango County reported 2,445 lead service lines, 165 galvanized lines that need replacing and 5,240 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Oil City has the most, with 2,475 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Venango 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 not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.
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.
Other Pennsylvania counties
Allegheny CountyLehigh CountyBlair CountyMontgomery CountyCambria CountyWestmoreland CountyCumberland CountyNorthampton CountyErie CountyLycoming CountyBeaver CountyMercer CountyPennsylvania →