Pennsylvania · population 3,760
Lead pipes in Denver, PA
7 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Denver (population 3,760) gets its water from Denver Boro. That system reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,510, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Denver Boro'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Denver Boro (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 1.5 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 Denver Boro.
Water systems serving Denver
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver BoroMain system | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.5% |
| East Cocalico Township AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,363 | 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 Denver
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Denver Boro'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
- Adamstownno lead reported
- Ephrata19 lead + galv. lines
- Akron9 lead + galv. lines
- Wernersville927 unknown
- Robesoniano lead reported
- Sinking Spring433 lead + galv. lines
- Mohnton43 lead + galv. lines
- Womelsdorfno lead reported
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Questions
Does Denver, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Denver Boro, which serves Denver, reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Denver?
EPA's service area maps place most of Denver in Denver Boro's service area (PWSID PA7360017). East Cocalico Township Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Denver home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Denver Boro'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 Denver 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 Denver Boro whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.