Pennsylvania · population 1,043
Lead pipes in Bessemer, PA
18 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bessemer (population 1,043) gets its water from Bessemer Borough Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 504, with 484 more of unknown material.
3.6% of Bessemer Borough Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.6%
- Unknown 96%
- Non-lead 0.4%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Bessemer Borough Water Dept.
Water systems serving Bessemer
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Borough Water DeptMain system | 0 | 18 | 484 | 3.6% |
| Mahoning TownshipServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 189 | 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 Bessemer
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bessemer Borough 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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- New Castle1,330 lead + galv. lines
- New Beaver1,330 lead + galv. lines
- Big Beaver154 lead + galv. lines
- New Wilmington35 unknown
- Ellwood103 lead + galv. lines
- Ellport103 lead + galv. lines
- West Mayfield154 lead + galv. lines
- Farrell1,071 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bessemer, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Bessemer Borough Water Dept, which serves Bessemer, reported 0 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 484 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bessemer?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bessemer in Bessemer Borough Water Dept's service area (PWSID PA6370003). Mahoning Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bessemer home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bessemer Borough 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 Bessemer 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 Bessemer Borough Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.