Pennsylvania · population 13,719
Lead pipes in Ephrata, PA
19 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ephrata (population 13,719) gets its water from Ephrata Area Joint Authority. That system reported 0 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,271, with 6,178 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Ephrata Area Joint Authority'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) 0.2%
- Unknown 67%
- Non-lead 33%
Latest lead test for Ephrata Area Joint Authority (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 Ephrata Area Joint Authority.
Water systems serving Ephrata
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephrata Area Joint AuthorityMain system | 0 | 19 | 6,178 | 0.2% |
| Akron BoroughServes nearby areas | 0 | 9 | 1,145 | 0.7% |
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 Ephrata
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ephrata Area Joint Authority'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
- Akron9 lead + galv. lines
- Denver7 lead + galv. lines
- Lititz183 lead + galv. lines
- New Holland39 lead + galv. lines
- Adamstownno lead reported
- East Petersburg1,446 unknown
- Manheim37 lead + galv. lines
- Lancaster474 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ephrata, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Ephrata Area Joint Authority, which serves Ephrata, reported 0 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,178 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ephrata?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ephrata in Ephrata Area Joint Authority's service area (PWSID PA7360045). Akron Borough also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ephrata home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ephrata Area Joint Authority'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 Ephrata 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 Ephrata Area Joint Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.