Lead Pipe Map

Pennsylvania · population 5,466

Lead pipes in Monaca, PA

26 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Monaca (population 5,466) gets its water from Monaca Boro Water Dept. That system reported 4 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,645, with 1,130 more of unknown material.

1.0% of Monaca Boro Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

4Lead
22Galvanized, replace
1,130Unknown material
1,489Non-lead

Latest lead test for Monaca Boro Water Dept (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 3.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 still open for Monaca Boro Water Dept.

Water systems serving Monaca

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Monaca Boro Water DeptMain system4221,1301.0%
Center TWP Water AuthServes nearby areas003,6140%

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 Monaca

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Monaca Boro Water Dept's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapMonaca Boro Water Dept details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Monaca, PA have lead pipes?

Yes. Monaca Boro Water Dept, which serves Monaca, reported 4 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,130 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Monaca?

EPA's service area maps place most of Monaca in Monaca Boro Water Dept's service area (PWSID PA5040039). Center TWP Water Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Monaca home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Monaca Boro Water Dept'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 Monaca 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 Monaca Boro Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.