State guide
Pennsylvania
Multiple Pennsylvania utilities currently publish free replacement, reimbursement, or zero-interest financing options for the customer-owned side of lead or galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, alongside DEP's statewide lead and copper rule pages.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- State lead service line page
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Official resources in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania DEP Lead and Copper Rule
State drinking water program page with Pennsylvania's lead service line inventory rules, forms, and deadlines.
Philadelphia Water Department Service Line Material Map and Programs
Philadelphia's official lead FAQ explains free replacement and zero-interest loan options and links to the city's service line resources.
Pittsburgh Water Lead Map and Program Information
Pittsburgh Water explains how customers can check records and when private lead lines are replaced at no direct cost.
Lehigh County Authority Lead Service Line Replacement Program
LCA's lead program page links residents to its searchable inventory map and replacement process.
York Water Lead Information
York Water's lead page explains its no-cost customer-owned lead service line replacement approach.
Key facts for Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania DEP says the initial service line inventory was due October 16, 2024, and the baseline inventory is due November 1, 2027.
- Pennsylvania code says a water system is not required to bear the private-side replacement cost if the owner refuses to pay or law prohibits replacement.
- Philadelphia says HELP offers zero-interest loans with 60 months to repay for confirmed lead or galvanized service lines.
- Pittsburgh Water says residential customers with a lead service line will have it replaced at no direct cost by the utility.
- Pennsylvania American Water says it will replace customer-side lead service lines at no direct cost under a signed agreement and provides a 2-year warranty.
- Aqua Pennsylvania says it replaces lead or galvanized service lines at no direct cost and provides pitcher filters for six months after disturbance.
Utility help for homeowners in Pennsylvania
| Utility | city | program | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Water Department | Philadelphia | Free replacement during planned water main replacement | PWD says if it discovers a lead service line during planned water main work, it will remove and replace the lead service line for free with owner permission. |
| Philadelphia Water Department | Philadelphia | Homeowner Emergency Loan Program (HELP) | PWD says HELP offers zero-interest loans to replace confirmed lead or galvanized metal service lines, with 5 years (60 months) to repay. |
| Philadelphia Water Department | Philadelphia | Service Line Replacement Pilot Program | PWD says the pilot replaces lead or galvanized metal water service lines at eligible properties for free in current program areas. |
| Pittsburgh Water | Pittsburgh | Community Lead Response / free residential lead line replacement | Pittsburgh Water says if you have a residential lead line, it will replace it at no cost to you; if a lead line is disturbed during operations work, both public and private portions are replaced at no cost. |
| Pittsburgh Water | Pittsburgh | Lead Service Line Replacement Reimbursement Program | Pittsburgh Water says income-qualified customers can receive up to 100% reimbursement for proactive lead service line replacement costs. |
| Pennsylvania American Water | multiple municipalities statewide | Customer-side lead service line replacement program | Pennsylvania American Water says it will perform the work, cover the cost, provide a 2-year warranty, and the customer retains ownership of the new line once installed. |
| Aqua Pennsylvania | multiple municipalities statewide | Aqua PA Lead Service Line Replacement Program | Aqua says if your service line is lead or galvanized steel, it will replace it at no direct cost, restore property reasonably practicable, and provide pitcher filters for six months after disturbance. |
| The York Water Company | York | Customer-owned lead service line replacement | York Water says if your service line material is lead, it will replace it at no cost to you and provides a 24-month warranty on the replacement work. |
What to do next
- Start with your utility's inventory map or letter result and confirm whether the private side is lead, galvanized requiring replacement, or unknown.
- If your utility offers free replacement, sign any right-of-entry or owner agreement quickly; several programs are neighborhood or phase based.
- If you are in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh and want faster proactive replacement, compare the utility's no-cost replacement pathway with its financing or reimbursement option.
Helpful guides
- Who pays to replace the private side of a lead service line?
- Lead service line replacement grants, reimbursements and loans
- How to tell if your water service line is lead
- The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements: what homeowners need to know
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