Pennsylvania · population 13,390
Lead pipes in Coatesville, PA
282 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Coatesville (population 13,390) gets its water from PA American Coatesville. That system reported 63 lead and 219 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 15,220, with 13,131 more of unknown material.
1.9% of PA American Coatesville'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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.4%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 12%
Latest lead test for PA American Coatesville (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 2 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 PA American Coatesville.
Water systems serving Coatesville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA American CoatesvilleMain system | 63 | 219 | 13,131 | 1.9% |
| Coatesville Veterans Adm HospServes 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 Coatesville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on PA American Coatesville'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
- South Coatesville282 lead + galv. lines
- Parkesburg282 lead + galv. lines
- Downingtown21 lead + galv. lines
- Atglen12 lead + galv. lines
- Honey Brook5 lead + galv. lines
- Christiana90 lead + galv. lines
- Avondale67 lead + galv. lines
- Kennett Square1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Coatesville, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. PA American Coatesville, which serves Coatesville, reported 63 lead and 219 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,131 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Coatesville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Coatesville in PA American Coatesville's service area (PWSID PA1150106). Coatesville Veterans Adm Hosp also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Coatesville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on PA American Coatesville'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 Coatesville 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 PA American Coatesville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.