Pennsylvania · population 1,274
Lead pipes in Avondale, PA
67 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Avondale (population 1,274) gets its water from Borough of Avondale. That system reported 0 lead and 67 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 361, with 0 more of unknown material.
19% of Borough of Avondale'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) 19%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 81%
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Borough of Avondale.
Water systems serving Avondale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough of AvondaleMain system | 0 | 67 | 0 | 19% |
| Chester Water AuthorityServes nearby areas | 148 | 1 | 38,696 | 0.3% |
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 Avondale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Borough of Avondale'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
- West Grove417 lead + galv. lines
- Kennett Square1 lead + galv. lines
- South Coatesville282 lead + galv. lines
- Oxford152 lead + galv. lines
- Coatesville282 lead + galv. lines
- Parkesburg282 lead + galv. lines
- West Chester39 lead + galv. lines
- Atglen12 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Avondale, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Borough of Avondale, which serves Avondale, reported 0 lead and 67 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Avondale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Avondale in Borough of Avondale's service area (PWSID PA1150005). Chester Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Avondale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Borough of Avondale'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 Avondale 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 Borough of Avondale whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.