Pennsylvania · population 1,400
Lead pipes in Blawnox, PA
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Blawnox (population 1,400) gets its water from Blawnox Boro Water Dept. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 749, with 648 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Blawnox Boro Water Dept'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%
- Unknown 87%
- Non-lead 13%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Blawnox Boro Water Dept.
Water systems serving Blawnox
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blawnox Boro Water DeptMain system | 1 | 0 | 648 | 0.1% |
| Fox Chapel AuthServes nearby areas | 16 | 0 | 56 | 0.3% |
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 Blawnox
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Blawnox Boro 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
- Verona13,726 unknown
- Oakmont13,726 unknown
- Aspinwall72 lead + galv. lines
- Fox Chapel16 lead + galv. lines
- Sharpsburg18,415 lead + galv. lines
- Wilkinsburg3,838 lead + galv. lines
- Churchill3,838 lead + galv. lines
- Edgewood3,838 lead + galv. lines
Check another water system
Questions
Does Blawnox, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Blawnox Boro Water Dept, which serves Blawnox, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 648 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Blawnox?
EPA's service area maps place most of Blawnox in Blawnox Boro Water Dept's service area (PWSID PA5020004). Fox Chapel Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Blawnox home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Blawnox Boro 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 Blawnox 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 Blawnox Boro Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.