Lead Pipe Map

Pennsylvania · population 1,947

Lead pipes in Berlin, PA

3 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Berlin (population 1,947) gets its water from Berlin Boro Muni Auth. That system reported 3 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 897, with 882 more of unknown material.

0.3% of Berlin Boro 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%).

3Lead
0Galvanized, replace
882Unknown material
12Non-lead

Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Berlin Boro Muni Auth.

Water systems serving Berlin

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Berlin Boro Muni AuthMain system308820.3%
Highland S&W Auth Northern EndServes nearby areas001620%

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 Berlin

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Berlin Boro Muni Auth's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapBerlin Boro Muni Auth details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Berlin, PA have lead pipes?

Yes. Berlin Boro Muni Auth, which serves Berlin, reported 3 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 882 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Berlin?

EPA's service area maps place most of Berlin in Berlin Boro Muni Auth's service area (PWSID PA4560029). Highland S&W Auth Northern End also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Berlin home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Berlin 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 Berlin 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 Berlin Boro Muni Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.