Pennsylvania · population 4,336
Lead pipes in Beaver, PA
251 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Beaver (population 4,336) gets its water from Beaver Boro Muni Auth. That system reported 161 lead and 90 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,848, with 1,499 more of unknown material.
14% of Beaver Boro Muni Auth'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 8.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.9%
- Unknown 81%
- Non-lead 5.3%
Latest lead test for Beaver Boro Muni Auth (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 2.6 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 Boro Muni Auth.
Water systems serving Beaver
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Boro Muni AuthMain system | 161 | 90 | 1,499 | 14% |
| Vanport TWP Muni AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 9 | 267 | 3.1% |
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 Beaver
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Beaver Boro 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
- Rochester154 lead + galv. lines
- Monaca26 lead + galv. lines
- Freedom154 lead + galv. lines
- New Brighton154 lead + galv. lines
- Conway3 lead + galv. lines
- Beaver Falls154 lead + galv. lines
- Baden4 lead + galv. lines
- Industry352 unknown
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Questions
Does Beaver, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Beaver Boro Muni Auth, which serves Beaver, reported 161 lead and 90 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,499 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Beaver?
EPA's service area maps place most of Beaver in Beaver Boro Muni Auth's service area (PWSID PA5040009). Vanport TWP Muni Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Beaver home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Beaver Boro 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 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 Boro Muni Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.