Pennsylvania · population 1,100
Lead pipes in Christiana, PA
90 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Christiana (population 1,100) gets its water from Christiana Muni Water Auth. That system reported 3 lead and 87 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 428, with 12 more of unknown material.
21% of Christiana Muni Water Auth's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 20%
- Unknown 2.8%
- Non-lead 76%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Christiana Muni Water Auth.
Water systems serving Christiana
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christiana Muni Water AuthMain system | 3 | 87 | 12 | 21% |
| PA American CoatesvilleServes nearby areas | 63 | 219 | 13,131 | 1.9% |
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 Christiana
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Christiana Muni Water Auth'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.
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Nearby cities
- Atglen12 lead + galv. lines
- Parkesburg282 lead + galv. lines
- Quarryville10 lead + galv. lines
- Coatesville282 lead + galv. lines
- South Coatesville282 lead + galv. lines
- Strasburg1,105 unknown
- Honey Brook5 lead + galv. lines
- New Holland39 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Christiana, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Christiana Muni Water Auth, which serves Christiana, reported 3 lead and 87 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Christiana?
EPA's service area maps place most of Christiana in Christiana Muni Water Auth's service area (PWSID PA7360007). PA American Coatesville also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Christiana home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Christiana Muni Water 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 Christiana 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 Christiana Muni Water Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.