Pennsylvania · population 6,900
Lead pipes in Ambler, PA
344 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ambler (population 6,900) gets its water from Ambler Boro Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 344 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,008, with 739 more of unknown material.
5.7% of Ambler Boro Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.7%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 82%
Latest lead test for Ambler Boro Water Dept (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 2.3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Ambler Boro Water Dept.
Water systems serving Ambler
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambler Boro Water DeptMain system | 0 | 344 | 739 | 5.7% |
| North Wales Water AuthorityServes nearby areas | 2 | 3 | 17,382 | <0.1% |
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 Ambler
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ambler Boro Water Dept'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
- North Wales5 lead + galv. lines
- Hatboro247 lead + galv. lines
- Jenkintown4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Lansdale60 lead + galv. lines
- Norristown417 lead + galv. lines
- Conshohocken4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Bridgeport417 lead + galv. lines
- West Conshohocken4,650 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ambler, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Ambler Boro Water Dept, which serves Ambler, reported 0 lead and 344 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 739 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ambler?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ambler in Ambler Boro Water Dept's service area (PWSID PA1460020). North Wales Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ambler home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ambler Boro Water Dept'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 Ambler 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 Ambler Boro Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.