Pennsylvania · population 3,304
Lead pipes in Etna, PA
236 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Etna (population 3,304) gets its water from Hampton Shaler Water Authority. That system reported 234 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 24,845, with 23,919 more of unknown material.
0.9% of Hampton Shaler Water 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 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 96%
- Non-lead 2.8%
Latest lead test for Hampton Shaler Water Authority (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 1.3 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 Hampton Shaler Water Authority.
Water systems serving Etna
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Shaler Water AuthorityMain system | 234 | 2 | 23,919 | 0.9% |
| Pittsburgh Water & Sewer AuthServes nearby areas | 16,165 | 2,250 | 2,361 | 23% |
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 Etna
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hampton Shaler Water 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
- Sharpsburg18,415 lead + galv. lines
- Millvale18,415 lead + galv. lines
- Aspinwall72 lead + galv. lines
- Fox Chapel16 lead + galv. lines
- Pittsburgh18,415 lead + galv. lines
- West View772 lead + galv. lines
- Blawnox1 lead + galv. lines
- Wilkinsburg3,838 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Etna, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Hampton Shaler Water Authority, which serves Etna, reported 234 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 23,919 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Etna?
EPA's service area maps place most of Etna in Hampton Shaler Water Authority's service area (PWSID PA5020019). Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Etna home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hampton Shaler Water 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 Etna 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 Hampton Shaler Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.