PA AMERICAN WATER CO WEST Lead Service Line Inventory
PA AMERICAN WATER CO WEST serves about 105,000 people across Pennsylvania. The utility draws water from surface sources.
What is a lead service line?
A lead service line is the pipe that connects your home to the water main under the street. If your home was built before 1986, there's a chance your service line contains lead. When water sits in lead pipes—especially if it's acidic or hasn't been run recently—lead can leach into your drinking water.
The only way to know for certain if your service line is lead is to test it or have a plumber inspect it.
What does this utility report?
According to our records, PA AMERICAN WATER CO WEST has not yet inventoried their lead service lines. The utility has not reported a total count of lead, non-lead, galvanized, or unknown service lines in their system.
This doesn't mean there's no lead in the system. It means the inventory work is still underway or data hasn't been submitted to the state.
What should you do now?
Contact your water utility directly. Call PA AMERICAN WATER CO WEST and ask:
- Whether they've completed an inventory of lead service lines in your area
- If your street or neighborhood has been surveyed
- What the timeline is for completing the inventory
- Whether they offer free or discounted testing for home service lines
Get your own water tested. While you wait for utility data, you can have your water tested for lead. A simple test costs $20–$50 at most labs. If you have young children or are pregnant, testing is worth doing now.
Check your home's age and pipe material. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead service lines. If you know your home has copper pipes throughout, your risk is lower—but galvanized pipes can also corrode and release metals.
If testing shows lead above 15 parts per billion (the EPA action level), contact your pediatrician or the CDC for guidance on reducing exposure.
Next steps for residents
- Contact PA AMERICAN WATER CO WEST to ask about their lead service line inventory status and timeline
- Request a free or discounted water test from your utility, or hire a certified lab to test for lead
- If you have children under 6, discuss testing with your pediatrician even while waiting for utility data
- Visit the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule page for more information on water safety standards
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does PA AMERICAN WATER CO WEST have lead service lines?
The utility has not yet reported a complete inventory of lead service lines in their system. We don't have data on how many lead, galvanized, or unknown service lines they serve. Contact the utility directly for the status of their inventory work.
How do I know if my water has lead?
The only way to know is to test your water. Lead service lines don't make water taste or look different. A certified lab can test your water for lead; costs typically range from $20–$50.
Is lead in water dangerous?
Lead can be harmful, especially for young children and pregnant people. If your water tests above 15 parts per billion, contact your pediatrician or the CDC for advice on reducing exposure.
What can I do right now to reduce lead exposure?
Let water run for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking if it hasn't been used for a few hours. Use cold water for drinking and cooking (hot water leaches more lead). Get your water tested, and ask your utility about their service line replacement program.