Pennsylvania · population 4,123
Lead pipes in Akron, PA
9 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Akron (population 4,123) gets its water from Akron Borough. That system reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,382, with 1,145 more of unknown material.
0.7% of Akron Borough's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 83%
- Non-lead 16%
Latest lead test for Akron Borough (Jan 2025–Jun 2025): 2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Akron Borough.
Water systems serving Akron
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron BoroughMain system | 0 | 9 | 1,145 | 0.7% |
| Ephrata Area Joint AuthorityServes nearby areas | 0 | 19 | 6,178 | 0.2% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Akron
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Akron Borough's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Ephrata19 lead + galv. lines
- Lititz183 lead + galv. lines
- Denver7 lead + galv. lines
- New Holland39 lead + galv. lines
- East Petersburg1,446 unknown
- Adamstownno lead reported
- Lancaster474 lead + galv. lines
- Manheim37 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Akron, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Akron Borough, which serves Akron, reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,145 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Akron?
EPA's service area maps place most of Akron in Akron Borough's service area (PWSID PA7360128). Ephrata Area Joint Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Akron home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Akron Borough's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Akron be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Akron Borough whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.