Pennsylvania · population 1,972
Lead pipes in Leesport, PA
876 lines still unidentified
Most of Leesport (population 1,972) gets its water from Leesport Borough. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 876 of 950 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Leesport Borough'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) 0%
- Unknown 92%
- Non-lead 7.8%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Leesport Borough.
Water systems serving Leesport
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesport BoroughMain system | 0 | 0 | 876 | 0% |
| Ontelaunee TownshipServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 98 | 0% |
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 Leesport
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Leesport Borough'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
- Shoemakersville670 unknown
- Laureldale107 lead + galv. lines
- Wyomissing24 lead + galv. lines
- Reading256 lead + galv. lines
- Fleetwood2 lead + galv. lines
- West Reading58 lead + galv. lines
- Hamburg1,960 unknown
- Sinking Spring433 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Leesport, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Leesport Borough still lists 876 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Leesport?
EPA's service area maps place most of Leesport in Leesport Borough's service area (PWSID PA3060047). Ontelaunee Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Leesport home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Leesport Borough'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 Leesport 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 Leesport Borough whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.