Pennsylvania · population 6,713
Lead pipes in Kennett Square, PA
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kennett Square (population 6,713) gets its water from Kennett Square Mun Water Works. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,922, with 1,622 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Kennett Square Mun Water Works'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 84%
- Non-lead 16%
Latest lead test for Kennett Square Mun Water Works (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 still open for Kennett Square Mun Water Works.
Water systems serving Kennett Square
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett Square Mun Water WorksMain system | 1 | 0 | 1,622 | <0.1% |
| Chester Water AuthorityServes nearby areas | 148 | 1 | 38,696 | 0.3% |
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 Kennett Square
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Kennett Square Mun Water Works'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
- Avondale67 lead + galv. lines
- West Grove417 lead + galv. lines
- West Chester39 lead + galv. lines
- South Coatesville282 lead + galv. lines
- Coatesville282 lead + galv. lines
- Downingtown21 lead + galv. lines
- Chester Heights149 lead + galv. lines
- Parkesburg282 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kennett Square, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Kennett Square Mun Water Works, which serves Kennett Square, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,622 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kennett Square?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kennett Square in Kennett Square Mun Water Works's service area (PWSID PA1150108). Chester Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kennett Square home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Kennett Square Mun Water Works'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 Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square Mun Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.