Pennsylvania · population 12,347
Lead pipes in Meadville, PA
58 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Meadville (population 12,347) gets its water from Meadville Area Water Authority. That system reported 1 lead and 57 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,041, with 198 more of unknown material.
1.2% of Meadville Area Water 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 3.9%
- Non-lead 95%
Latest lead test for Meadville Area Water Authority (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 1.2 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 Meadville Area Water Authority.
Water systems serving Meadville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadville Area Water AuthorityMain system | 1 | 57 | 198 | 1.2% |
| Vernon TWP Water AuthorityServes nearby areas | 0 | 3 | 116 | 0.7% |
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 Meadville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Meadville Area Water 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
- Cochrantonno lead reported
- Albion3 lead + galv. lines
- Greenville335 lead + galv. lines
- Sugarcreek51 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin51 lead + galv. lines
- Titusville140 lead + galv. lines
- Girard20 lead + galv. lines
- Oil2,475 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Meadville, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Meadville Area Water Authority, which serves Meadville, reported 1 lead and 57 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 198 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Meadville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Meadville in Meadville Area Water Authority's service area (PWSID PA6200036). Vernon TWP Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Meadville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Meadville Area Water 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 Meadville 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 Meadville Area Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.