Pennsylvania · population 23,041
Lead pipes in Chambersburg, PA
38 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Chambersburg (population 23,041) gets its water from Chambersburg Boro Water Sys. That system reported 0 lead and 38 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,216, with 1,949 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Chambersburg Boro Water Sys'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 24%
- Non-lead 76%
Latest lead test for Chambersburg Boro Water Sys (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 4.7 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 Chambersburg Boro Water Sys.
Water systems serving Chambersburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg Boro Water SysMain system | 0 | 38 | 1,949 | 0.5% |
| Bear Valley Joint AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Chambersburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Chambersburg Boro Water Sys'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
- Mont Alto86 lead + galv. lines
- Greencastle107 lead + galv. lines
- Shippensburg44 lead + galv. lines
- Waynesboro117 lead + galv. lines
- Mercersburg3 unknown
- McConnellsburg809 unknown
- Carroll Valley109 unknown
- Newville19 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Chambersburg, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Chambersburg Boro Water Sys, which serves Chambersburg, reported 0 lead and 38 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,949 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Chambersburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Chambersburg in Chambersburg Boro Water Sys's service area (PWSID PA7280005). Bear Valley Joint Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Chambersburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Chambersburg Boro Water Sys'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 Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg Boro Water Sys whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.