Pennsylvania · population 15,839
Lead pipes in Hermitage, PA
1,071 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hermitage (population 15,839) gets its water from Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP. That system reported 6 lead and 1,065 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 19,961, with 5,844 more of unknown material.
5.4% of Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.3%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 65%
Latest lead test for Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP (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 Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP.
Water systems serving Hermitage
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTPMain system | 6 | 1,065 | 5,844 | 5.4% |
| Sharpsville Boro Water CoServes nearby areas | 68 | 0 | 1,055 | 3.4% |
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 Hermitage
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP'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
- Sharpsville68 lead + galv. lines
- Sharon1,071 lead + galv. lines
- Farrell1,071 lead + galv. lines
- New Wilmington35 unknown
- Mercer1,071 lead + galv. lines
- Greenville335 lead + galv. lines
- New Castle1,330 lead + galv. lines
- Bessemer18 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hermitage, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP, which serves Hermitage, reported 6 lead and 1,065 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,844 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hermitage?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hermitage in Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP's service area (PWSID PA6430054). Sharpsville Boro Water Co also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hermitage home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP'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 Hermitage 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 Shenango Valley WTP whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.