ONVO DORRANCE SUNOCO: Lead Service Line Information
About This Water System
ONVO DORRANCE SUNOCO serves approximately 3,600 people in Pennsylvania. The system draws from groundwater sources.
Lead Service Line Inventory Status
As of now, this water system has not yet inventoried its lead service lines. This means the utility has not yet completed the survey work required to identify which homes are connected to the water main with lead pipes.
Federal rules require all water systems to complete and submit lead service line inventories by October 2024. This system's inventory is still in progress. Without a completed inventory, neither residents nor the utility can say with certainty how many lead service lines exist in the service area.
What This Means for Residents
If you live in this service area, you may have a lead service line—or you may not. The only way to know is to:
- Contact the utility directly to ask about your specific address
- Request a water test if you're concerned (testing is the only way to measure lead in your water at home)
- Check your bill or paperwork from when service was installed; homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead lines
What the Utility Should Do Next
ONVO DORRANCE SUNOCO is required to complete its lead service line inventory and make the results public. Once that work is done, residents should be able to access a map or list showing which areas have known or suspected lead service lines.
The utility is also required to develop and share a plan for replacing lead service lines—though replacement timelines are often measured in decades.
Water Testing and Health
If you're concerned about lead in your drinking water, the most reliable way to know is testing. Boiling does not remove lead; filters must be certified for lead removal.
For health questions—especially if you have young children in the home—contact your pediatrician or your state health department.
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Next Steps for Residents
- Contact ONVO DORRANCE SUNOCO directly to ask whether your address has a known or suspected lead service line
- Request a free or low-cost water test through your local health department or utility
- If you have young children, discuss water safety with your pediatrician
- Check back on this page or the utility's website once the lead service line inventory is public
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
The water utility can tell you based on service records or an inspection of your property. You can also have the utility or a certified plumber test the water at your tap. Once ONVO DORRANCE SUNOCO completes its lead service line inventory, you'll be able to check whether your address is on the list.
Is it safe to drink water from a lead service line?
Lead dissolves into water in some homes but not others—it depends on water chemistry and pipe age. The only way to know if lead is actually present in your water is to test it. If testing shows lead, a certified filter or bottled water is safe.
When will the utility finish mapping lead pipes?
Federal law required completion by October 2024. Contact ONVO DORRANCE SUNOCO to ask when they expect to finish and when results will be public.
What should I do if I'm worried about lead and my kids?
Test your tap water first. Then talk to your pediatrician or call the CDC's hotline (1-800-232-4636) for guidance on protecting children from lead exposure.