PLUM BORO MUNI AUTH Lead Service Line Inventory

What You Need to Know

Plum Borough Municipal Authority serves about 27,500 people in Pennsylvania. Like many older water systems, it may have lead service lines—the pipes that connect the public water main to your home. This page explains what the utility has found so far and how to get answers about your specific property.

Current Inventory Status

The utility has not yet completed a public lead service line inventory, or the results are not yet available online. This doesn't mean there are no lead lines in the system—it means the mapping work is still underway or the data hasn't been published yet.

Pennsylvania's lead service line rule requires water systems to locate and inventory these pipes over a set timeline. Plum Borough is working to meet that deadline.

What a Lead Service Line Is

A lead service line is the underground pipe that carries water from the public water main (in the street) into your house. If your home was built before the 1980s, there's a reasonable chance your service line contains lead, especially in older neighborhoods. Lead can leach into your water, particularly if the water is corrosive or sits in the pipes for hours.

How to Find Out About Your Home

Your best source is the utility itself. Contact Plum Borough Municipal Authority directly and ask:

• Do you have a lead service line at my address?
• Does the utility have a map or list I can check?
• If status is unknown, what are my options for testing?

The utility may have records even if a full public inventory isn't online yet. They can often tell you the material of the service line based on installation records or previous inspections.

If You're Concerned About Lead in Your Water

Testing your water is a straightforward next step. You can get inexpensive lead tests through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or a certified lab. A simple test will tell you whether lead is actually present in your tap water—that's what matters for your family's health.

For questions about health effects, the CDC and your pediatrician are reliable resources.

Next Steps for Residents

• Call the utility. Ask whether your address has a lead service line, and request any available records.
• Check for updates. Revisit this page periodically; the inventory status may be updated as the utility completes its work.
• Test your water if concerned. A lead test costs $20–50 and takes a few days. Contact PA DEP for certified labs near you.
• Read the full rule. Pennsylvania's lead and copper rule has details about timelines, replacements, and what utilities must do.

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