Pennsylvania · population 1,611
Lead pipes in Cheswick, PA
522 lines still unidentified
Most of Cheswick (population 1,611) gets its water from Cheswick Boro Water Dept. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 522 of 906 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Cheswick 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 58%
- Non-lead 42%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Cheswick Boro Water Dept.
Water systems serving Cheswick
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheswick Boro Water DeptMain system | 0 | 0 | 522 | 0% |
| Springdale Boro Water DeptServes 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 Cheswick
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cheswick 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
- Springdaleno lead reported
- Oakmont13,726 unknown
- Arnold14,078 unknown
- New Kensington14,078 unknown
- Verona13,726 unknown
- Plum8,284 unknown
- Blawnox1 lead + galv. lines
- Fox Chapel16 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Cheswick, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Cheswick Boro Water Dept still lists 522 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cheswick?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cheswick in Cheswick Boro Water Dept's service area (PWSID PA5020008). Springdale Boro Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cheswick home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cheswick 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 Cheswick 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 Cheswick Boro Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.