Test Your Water
Residents that are PWSA customers can call PWSA 412-255-2423 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday or email servicelines@pgh2o.com with their name, address, and phone number to request a test kit.
Those who are not PWSA customers should call their water provider to inquire about testing for lead.
If there is lead in water, consider replacing the lead service line.
- Coordinate lead service line replacement with PWSA or water provider.
- The ACHD does not recommend doing a partial lead line replacement. When lead service lines are disturbed but not replaced, they can release lead for weeks or months after the disturbance. For more information on service lines, please see our prevention page. If you are looking to replace your entire lead service line, you should coordinate both the public and private lead line replacement with the PWSA.
- Contact the Lead Help Desk at 412-255-8987 or visit the PWSA website.
Urban Redevelopment Authority’s Replace Old Lead Lines Program (ROLL)
The Replace Old Lead Lines Program (ROLL) is designed to help City of Pittsburgh property owners replace their lead water service lines.
ROLL is a loan with an interest rate of 3% and a term of 10 years. Residents may borrow up to $10,000 for a single unit home, although the home can have up to four units.
For more information, visit the ROLL information page or call the URA at 412-255-6677 to request an application.
Get a Water Filter
NSF certified water pitchers and filters remove lead from water. Look for a pitcher or filter that specifically says it removes lead on the box or label.
For those in the PWSA service area, contact Women for a Healthy Environment 412-404-2872 to get a filter for free. Priority is given to pregnant people and households with a child under 6 years old.
Filters that remove lead can be purchased online or at your local hardware store for about $25. Make sure it is NSF certified to remove lead. Keep in mind that filter cartridges need to be replaced frequently.