Pennsylvania · population 8,341
Lead pipes in Hatboro, PA
247 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hatboro (population 8,341) gets its water from Aqua PA Hatboro. That system reported 0 lead and 247 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,999, with 162 more of unknown material.
8.2% of Aqua PA Hatboro'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.2%
- Unknown 5.4%
- Non-lead 86%
Latest lead test for Aqua PA Hatboro (Jul 2025–Dec 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 Aqua PA Hatboro.
Water systems serving Hatboro
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua PA HatboroMain system | 0 | 247 | 162 | 8.2% |
| Horsham Water&sewer AuthorityServes nearby areas | 0 | 4 | 6,567 | <0.1% |
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 Hatboro
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aqua PA Hatboro'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
- Bryn Athyn4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Jenkintown4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Ambler344 lead + galv. lines
- Rockledge4,650 lead + galv. lines
- North Wales5 lead + galv. lines
- New Britain17 unknown
- Chalfont8 lead + galv. lines
- Doylestown39 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hatboro, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Aqua PA Hatboro, which serves Hatboro, reported 0 lead and 247 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 162 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hatboro?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hatboro in Aqua PA Hatboro's service area (PWSID PA1460028). Horsham Water&sewer Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hatboro home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aqua PA Hatboro'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 Hatboro 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 Aqua PA Hatboro whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.