Pennsylvania · population 3,335
Lead pipes in Macungie, PA
9 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Macungie (population 3,335) gets its water from Macungie Borough Authority. That system reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,132, with 230 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Macungie Borough Authority'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) 0.8%
- Unknown 20%
- Non-lead 79%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Macungie Borough Authority.
Water systems serving Macungie
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macungie Borough AuthorityMain system | 0 | 9 | 230 | 0.8% |
| Lca Wlsa Central DivisionServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 6,977 | 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 Macungie
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Macungie Borough Authority'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
- Alburtisno lead reported
- Emmaus550 lead + galv. lines
- Allentown10,391 lead + galv. lines
- Topton666 unknown
- East Greenville4 lead + galv. lines
- Bally322 unknown
- Coopersburg12 lead + galv. lines
- Pennsburg995 unknown
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Questions
Does Macungie, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Macungie Borough Authority, which serves Macungie, reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 230 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Macungie?
EPA's service area maps place most of Macungie in Macungie Borough Authority's service area (PWSID PA3390033). Lca Wlsa Central Division also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Macungie home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Macungie Borough Authority'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 Macungie 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 Macungie Borough Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.