Pennsylvania · population 4,426
Lead pipes in Minersville, PA
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Minersville (population 4,426) gets its water from Minersville Municipal Water Au. That system reported 2 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,401, with 2,938 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Minersville Municipal Water Au'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 13%
Latest lead test for Minersville Municipal Water Au (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 14 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 Minersville Municipal Water Au.
Water systems serving Minersville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minersville Municipal Water AuMain system | 2 | 2 | 2,938 | 0.1% |
| Blythe TWP Municipal AuthorityServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2,391 | 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 Minersville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Minersville Municipal Water Au'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
- Pottsville13 lead + galv. lines
- St. Clair13 lead + galv. lines
- Port Carbon13 lead + galv. lines
- Cressona3 lead + galv. lines
- Schuylkill Haven3 lead + galv. lines
- Frackville5 lead + galv. lines
- Girardville256 lead + galv. lines
- Ashland9 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Minersville, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Minersville Municipal Water Au, which serves Minersville, reported 2 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,938 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Minersville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Minersville in Minersville Municipal Water Au's service area (PWSID PA3540035). Blythe TWP Municipal Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Minersville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Minersville Municipal Water Au'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 Minersville 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 Minersville Municipal Water Au whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.