Pennsylvania · population 1,087
Lead pipes in Ellport, PA
103 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ellport (population 1,087) gets its water from PA Amer Water Co Ellwood Cty. That system reported 20 lead and 83 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,744, with 9,151 more of unknown material.
1.1% of PA Amer Water Co Ellwood Cty'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 94%
- Non-lead 5.0%
Latest lead test for PA Amer Water Co Ellwood Cty (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 Amer Water Co Ellwood Cty.
Water systems serving Ellport
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA Amer Water Co Ellwood CtyMain system | 20 | 83 | 9,151 | 1.1% |
| North Sewickley Mun Water AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 851 | 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 Ellport
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on PA Amer Water Co Ellwood Cty'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
- Ellwood103 lead + galv. lines
- Big Beaver154 lead + galv. lines
- New Beaver1,330 lead + galv. lines
- West Mayfield154 lead + galv. lines
- Beaver Falls154 lead + galv. lines
- Zelienopleno lead reported
- New Brighton154 lead + galv. lines
- New Castle1,330 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ellport, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. PA Amer Water Co Ellwood Cty, which serves Ellport, reported 20 lead and 83 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,151 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ellport?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ellport in PA Amer Water Co Ellwood Cty's service area (PWSID PA6370011). North Sewickley Mun Water Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ellport home has a lead service line?
Search your address on PA Amer Water Co Ellwood Cty'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 Ellport 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 Amer Water Co Ellwood Cty whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.