Water Use Rules in Pennsylvania (2026)
6 rules on the books across Pennsylvania, 6 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Recycled Water Rules
Where purple-pipe recycled water is required for irrigation, dual-plumbing requirements for new construction, and cross-connection-control rules.
Leak Reporting Duty
Property owner's duty to report and repair water leaks within a set window once notified, plus how utilities issue leak-adjustment credits and impose penalties.
Allentown
Some RestrictionsAllentown property owners are responsible for their own water service pipe from the curb stop to the building, and must…
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Some RestrictionsBethlehem customers must repair immediately any leak in their own water service line or fixtures, the pipe running from…
Read full rule →Harrisburg
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, owners and occupiers must repair leaks or breaks in water lateral lines within…
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Some RestrictionsProperty owners must repair a leaking private water service line within five business days of notice from the…
Read full rule →Pottstown
Some RestrictionsPottstown Water Department customers must promptly repair leaks in their own service pipe under Chapter 26, Section…
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