Pennsylvania · population 12,314
Lead pipes in Emmaus, PA
550 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Emmaus (population 12,314) gets its water from Emmaus Borough Public Water. That system reported 242 lead and 308 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,386, with 1,673 more of unknown material.
13% of Emmaus Borough Public Water'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 5.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.0%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 49%
Latest lead test for Emmaus Borough Public Water (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 3 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 Emmaus Borough Public Water.
Water systems serving Emmaus
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Borough Public WaterMain system | 242 | 308 | 1,673 | 13% |
| Lca Emmaus Consecutive DivServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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 Emmaus
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Emmaus Borough Public Water'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
- Macungie9 lead + galv. lines
- Allentown10,391 lead + galv. lines
- Alburtisno lead reported
- Coopersburg12 lead + galv. lines
- Fountain Hill777 lead + galv. lines
- Catasauqua29 lead + galv. lines
- East Greenville4 lead + galv. lines
- North Catasauqua1,510 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Emmaus, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Emmaus Borough Public Water, which serves Emmaus, reported 242 lead and 308 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,673 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Emmaus?
EPA's service area maps place most of Emmaus in Emmaus Borough Public Water's service area (PWSID PA3390032). Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Emmaus home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Emmaus Borough Public Water'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 Emmaus 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 Emmaus Borough Public Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.