Pennsylvania · population 1,841
Lead pipes in Ben Avon, PA
772 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ben Avon (population 1,841) gets its water from West View Water Authority. That system reported 567 lead and 205 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 62,701, with 18,428 more of unknown material.
1.2% of West View 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 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 69%
Latest lead test for West View Water Authority (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 West View Water Authority.
Water systems serving Ben Avon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West View Water AuthorityMain system | 567 | 205 | 18,428 | 1.2% |
| Neville TWP Water DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 537 | 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 Ben Avon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on West View 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
- Avalon772 lead + galv. lines
- Emsworth772 lead + galv. lines
- Bellevue772 lead + galv. lines
- McKees Rocks772 lead + galv. lines
- West View772 lead + galv. lines
- Ingram6,070 lead + galv. lines
- Coraopolis59 lead + galv. lines
- Crafton6,070 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ben Avon, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. West View Water Authority, which serves Ben Avon, reported 567 lead and 205 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18,428 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ben Avon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ben Avon in West View Water Authority's service area (PWSID PA5020043). Neville TWP Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ben Avon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on West View 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 Ben Avon 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 West View Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.