Pennsylvania · population 2,089
Lead pipes in New Wilmington, PA
35 lines still unidentified
Most of New Wilmington (population 2,089) gets its water from New Wilmington Boro Water Dept. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 35 of 652 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of New Wilmington 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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 5.4%
- Non-lead 95%
Latest lead test for New Wilmington Boro Water Dept (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 1 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 New Wilmington Boro Water Dept.
Water systems serving New Wilmington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Wilmington Boro Water DeptMain system | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTPServes nearby areas | 6 | 1,065 | 5,844 | 5.4% |
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 Wilmington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on New Wilmington Boro Water Dept'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
- New Castle1,330 lead + galv. lines
- Mercer1,071 lead + galv. lines
- Hermitage1,071 lead + galv. lines
- Farrell1,071 lead + galv. lines
- Sharon1,071 lead + galv. lines
- Sharpsville68 lead + galv. lines
- Bessemer18 lead + galv. lines
- Grove120 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does New Wilmington, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but New Wilmington Boro Water Dept still lists 35 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Wilmington?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Wilmington in New Wilmington Boro Water Dept's service area (PWSID PA6370035). Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New Wilmington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on New Wilmington 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 New Wilmington 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 New Wilmington Boro Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.