Pennsylvania · population 3,535
Lead pipes in Mahanoy, PA
28 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mahanoy (population 3,535) gets its water from Mahanoy TWP Auth. That system reported 12 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,120, with 236 more of unknown material.
1.3% of Mahanoy TWP Auth'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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for Mahanoy TWP Auth (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 4 ppb 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 Mahanoy TWP Auth.
Water systems serving Mahanoy
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahanoy TWP AuthMain system | 12 | 16 | 236 | 1.3% |
| Schuylkill Co Mun AuthServes nearby areas | 10 | 3 | 9,404 | 0.1% |
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 Mahanoy
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mahanoy TWP Auth'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
- Shenandoah297 lead + galv. lines
- Frackville5 lead + galv. lines
- New Philadelphia2,391 unknown
- St. Clair13 lead + galv. lines
- Girardville256 lead + galv. lines
- Port Carbon13 lead + galv. lines
- McAdoo14 lead + galv. lines
- Pottsville13 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Mahanoy, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Mahanoy TWP Auth, which serves Mahanoy, reported 12 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 236 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mahanoy?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mahanoy in Mahanoy TWP Auth's service area (PWSID PA3540011). Schuylkill Co Mun Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mahanoy home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mahanoy TWP Auth'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 Mahanoy 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 Mahanoy TWP Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.