Pennsylvania · population 5,011
Lead pipes in Manheim, PA
37 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Manheim (population 5,011) gets its water from Manheim Area Water & Sewer Aut. That system reported 0 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,764, with 1,105 more of unknown material.
1.3% of Manheim Area Water & Sewer Aut'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) 1.3%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 59%
Latest lead test for Manheim Area Water & Sewer Aut (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 Manheim Area Water & Sewer Aut.
Water systems serving Manheim
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manheim Area Water & Sewer AutMain system | 0 | 37 | 1,105 | 1.3% |
| Northwestern Lancaster Co AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 74 | 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 Manheim
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Manheim Area Water & Sewer Aut'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 Petersburg1,446 unknown
- Lititz183 lead + galv. lines
- Cornwall17 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Joy8 lead + galv. lines
- Mountville9 lead + galv. lines
- Lancaster474 lead + galv. lines
- Akron9 lead + galv. lines
- Columbia9 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Manheim, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Manheim Area Water & Sewer Aut, which serves Manheim, reported 0 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,105 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Manheim?
EPA's service area maps place most of Manheim in Manheim Area Water & Sewer Aut's service area (PWSID PA7360078). Northwestern Lancaster Co Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Manheim home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Manheim Area Water & Sewer Aut'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 Manheim 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 Manheim Area Water & Sewer Aut whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.