Pennsylvania · population 2,496
Lead pipes in Ashland, PA
9 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ashland (population 2,496) gets its water from Ashland Area Water Authority. That system reported 2 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,846, with 1,736 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Ashland Area Water Authority'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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 94%
- Non-lead 5.5%
Latest lead test for Ashland Area Water Authority (Jun 2025–Sep 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 Ashland Area Water Authority.
Water systems serving Ashland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Area Water AuthorityMain system | 2 | 7 | 1,736 | 0.5% |
| Aqua PA Roaring Creek DivisionServes nearby areas | 0 | 256 | 3,993 | 1.4% |
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 Ashland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ashland Area Water Authority'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
- Girardville256 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Carmel256 lead + galv. lines
- Frackville5 lead + galv. lines
- Kulpmont256 lead + galv. lines
- Minersville4 lead + galv. lines
- Shenandoah297 lead + galv. lines
- St. Clair13 lead + galv. lines
- Pottsville13 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ashland, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Ashland Area Water Authority, which serves Ashland, reported 2 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,736 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ashland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ashland in Ashland Area Water Authority's service area (PWSID PA3540030). Aqua PA Roaring Creek Division also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ashland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ashland Area Water Authority'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 Ashland 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 Ashland Area Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.