Pennsylvania · population 1,067
Lead pipes in New Philadelphia, PA
2,391 lines still unidentified
Most of New Philadelphia (population 1,067) gets its water from Blythe TWP Municipal Authority. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,391 of 2,391 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Blythe TWP Municipal 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Blythe TWP Municipal Authority (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 3.8 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 Blythe TWP Municipal Authority.
Water systems serving New Philadelphia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe TWP Municipal AuthorityMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,391 | 0% |
| 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 New Philadelphia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Blythe TWP Municipal 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
- Port Carbon13 lead + galv. lines
- St. Clair13 lead + galv. lines
- Orwigsburg1 lead + galv. lines
- Pottsville13 lead + galv. lines
- Mahanoy28 lead + galv. lines
- Schuylkill Haven3 lead + galv. lines
- Cressona3 lead + galv. lines
- Frackville5 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does New Philadelphia, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Blythe TWP Municipal Authority still lists 2,391 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Philadelphia?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Philadelphia in Blythe TWP Municipal Authority's service area (PWSID PA3540017). Schuylkill Co Mun Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New Philadelphia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Blythe TWP Municipal 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 New Philadelphia 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 Blythe TWP Municipal Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.