Pennsylvania · population 8,757
Lead pipes in Beaver Falls, PA
154 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Beaver Falls (population 8,757) gets its water from Beaver Falls Muni Auth. That system reported 22 lead and 132 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 17,094, with 595 more of unknown material.
0.9% of Beaver Falls Muni Auth'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) 0.8%
- Unknown 3.5%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Beaver Falls Muni Auth (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 1.3 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 Beaver Falls Muni Auth.
Water systems serving Beaver Falls
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Falls Muni AuthMain system | 22 | 132 | 595 | 0.9% |
| North Sewickley Mun Water AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 851 | 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 Beaver Falls
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Beaver Falls Muni Auth'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 Mayfield154 lead + galv. lines
- New Brighton154 lead + galv. lines
- Rochester154 lead + galv. lines
- Beaver251 lead + galv. lines
- Big Beaver154 lead + galv. lines
- Monaca26 lead + galv. lines
- Freedom154 lead + galv. lines
- Ellwood103 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Beaver Falls, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Beaver Falls Muni Auth, which serves Beaver Falls, reported 22 lead and 132 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 595 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Beaver Falls?
EPA's service area maps place most of Beaver Falls in Beaver Falls Muni Auth's service area (PWSID PA5040012). North Sewickley Mun Water Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Beaver Falls home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Beaver Falls Muni Auth'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 Beaver Falls 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 Beaver Falls Muni Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.