Pennsylvania · population 2,941
Lead pipes in Girard, PA
20 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Girard (population 2,941) gets its water from Girard Boro Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,278, with 1,017 more of unknown material.
1.6% of Girard 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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.6%
- Unknown 80%
- Non-lead 19%
Latest lead test for Girard 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 no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Girard Boro Water Dept.
Water systems serving Girard
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girard Boro Water DeptMain system | 0 | 20 | 1,017 | 1.6% |
| Lake City Boro Munic WaterServes nearby areas | 3 | 6 | 725 | 0.8% |
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 Girard
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Girard 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
- Lake9 lead + galv. lines
- Albion3 lead + galv. lines
- Wesleyville1,312 lead + galv. lines
- Meadville58 lead + galv. lines
- North East53 lead + galv. lines
- Cochrantonno lead reported
- Greenville335 lead + galv. lines
- Titusville140 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Girard, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Girard Boro Water Dept, which serves Girard, reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,017 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Girard?
EPA's service area maps place most of Girard in Girard Boro Water Dept's service area (PWSID PA6250049). Lake City Boro Munic Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Girard home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Girard 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 Girard 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 Girard Boro Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.