Pennsylvania · population 11,225
Lead pipes in Lansdowne, PA
4,650 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lansdowne (population 11,225) gets its water from Aqua PA Main System. That system reported 55 lead and 4,595 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 305,008, with 39,217 more of unknown material.
1.5% of Aqua PA Main System'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) 1.5%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 86%
Latest lead test for Aqua PA Main System (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 Main System.
Water systems serving Lansdowne
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua PA Main SystemMain system | 55 | 4,595 | 39,217 | 1.5% |
| Philadelphia Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 16,805 | 1,777 | 351,513 | 3.5% |
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 Lansdowne
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aqua PA Main System'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
- East Lansdowne4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Clifton Heights4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Yeadon4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Aldan4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Darby4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Collingdale4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Millbourne4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Colwyn4,650 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lansdowne, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Aqua PA Main System, which serves Lansdowne, reported 55 lead and 4,595 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 39,217 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lansdowne?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lansdowne in Aqua PA Main System's service area (PWSID PA1460073). Philadelphia Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lansdowne home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aqua PA Main System'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 Lansdowne 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 Main System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.