Pennsylvania · population 9,003
Lead pipes in Aliquippa, PA
142 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Aliquippa (population 9,003) gets its water from Mun Water Auth of Aliquippa. That system reported 105 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,031, with 3,618 more of unknown material.
2.4% of Mun Water Auth of Aliquippa's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 60%
- Non-lead 38%
Latest lead test for Mun Water Auth of Aliquippa (Jan 2024–Jun 2024): 33.5 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 Mun Water Auth of Aliquippa.
Water systems serving Aliquippa
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mun Water Auth of AliquippaMain system | 105 | 37 | 3,618 | 2.4% |
| Creswell Heights JT AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 4,748 | 0% |
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 Aliquippa
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mun Water Auth of Aliquippa'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.
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Questions
Does Aliquippa, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Mun Water Auth of Aliquippa, which serves Aliquippa, reported 105 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,618 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Aliquippa?
EPA's service area maps place most of Aliquippa in Mun Water Auth of Aliquippa's service area (PWSID PA5040006). Creswell Heights JT Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Aliquippa home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mun Water Auth of Aliquippa'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 Aliquippa 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 Mun Water Auth of Aliquippa whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.