Pennsylvania · population 3,813
Lead pipes in Baden, PA
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Baden (population 3,813) gets its water from Baden Boro Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,500, with 1,389 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Baden Boro Water Dept'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) 0.3%
- Unknown 93%
- Non-lead 7.1%
Latest lead test for Baden Boro Water Dept (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): not detected 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 Baden Boro Water Dept.
Water systems serving Baden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden Boro Water DeptMain system | 0 | 4 | 1,389 | 0.3% |
| Mun Water Auth of AliquippaServes nearby areas | 105 | 37 | 3,618 | 2.4% |
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 Baden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Baden 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.
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Questions
Does Baden, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Baden Boro Water Dept, which serves Baden, reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,389 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Baden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Baden in Baden Boro Water Dept's service area (PWSID PA5040080). Mun Water Auth of Aliquippa also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Baden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Baden 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 Baden 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 Baden Boro Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.