Lead Service Lines in Greensburg, PA
What you need to know
Greensburg's water is served by 13 different water systems, with the two largest—MAWC SWEENEY PLANT (serving 143,000 people) and MAWC YOUGH PLANT (serving 133,000 people)—providing water to most of the area's 313,697 residents.
Lead service lines are pipes that connect the water main in the street to your home. If your line is made of lead, water sitting in it overnight or during periods of low use can pick up lead, especially in homes built before 1970. The good news: lead in water is preventable through flushing and filtration, and you have options to know your status.
What Greensburg's data shows
Our records show that the utilities serving Greensburg have not yet reported confirmed counts of lead service lines to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. This doesn't mean there are no lead lines in your area—it means the inventory data isn't publicly available yet. Under federal Safe Drinking Water Act rules, water systems must complete lead service line inventories by October 2024 and report findings to the state.
How to find out about your home
Your water utility is the best source for information about your specific service line. Contact one of the main water systems serving Greensburg:
- MAWC SWEENEY PLANT (PA5650032): Serves the largest population in the area
- MAWC YOUGH PLANT (PA5260036): Serves 133,000 residents
- West County Municipal Authority–McKeesport (PA5020025): Serves 32,644 people
Ask your utility:
- Whether your address has a lead service line on file
- If they've completed their lead inventory
- What testing options they offer
You can also check your home's age and construction records—lead lines are most common in homes built before the 1950s, though they appeared in homes built into the 1980s.
Next steps for residents
- Contact your water utility to ask about your service line and request a lead inventory report if available
- Get your water tested if you're concerned; most utilities offer this free or low-cost
- Flush cold water before drinking or cooking if your home has a lead line (run the tap 30 seconds to 2 minutes)
- Use a filter certified for lead removal (NSF Standard 53) as a temporary measure while awaiting line replacement