Pennsylvania · population 8,382
Lead pipes in Doylestown, PA
39 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Doylestown (population 8,382) gets its water from Doylestown Boro Water Dept. That system reported 36 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,888, with 2,099 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Doylestown 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 1.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 73%
- Non-lead 26%
Latest lead test for Doylestown Boro Water Dept (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Doylestown Boro Water Dept.
Water systems serving Doylestown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doylestown Boro Water DeptMain system | 36 | 3 | 2,099 | 1.4% |
| Dtma Main SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 17 | 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 Doylestown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Doylestown 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
- New Britain17 unknown
- Chalfont8 lead + galv. lines
- Hatfield60 lead + galv. lines
- Lansdale60 lead + galv. lines
- Hatboro247 lead + galv. lines
- Perkasie2,334 unknown
- New Hope473 unknown
- Sellersville60 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Doylestown, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Doylestown Boro Water Dept, which serves Doylestown, reported 36 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,099 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Doylestown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Doylestown in Doylestown Boro Water Dept's service area (PWSID PA1090081). Dtma Main System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Doylestown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Doylestown 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 Doylestown 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 Doylestown Boro Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.