Pennsylvania · population 3,450
Lead pipes in North Wales, PA
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of North Wales (population 3,450) gets its water from North Wales Water Authority. That system reported 2 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 24,730, with 17,382 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of North Wales 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 70%
- Non-lead 30%
Latest lead test for North Wales Water Authority (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 1.6 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 North Wales Water Authority.
Water systems serving North Wales
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Wales Water AuthorityMain system | 2 | 3 | 17,382 | <0.1% |
| North Penn Water AuthorityServes nearby areas | 34 | 26 | 0 | 0.2% |
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 North Wales
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on North Wales 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
- Lansdale60 lead + galv. lines
- Ambler344 lead + galv. lines
- Hatfield60 lead + galv. lines
- Chalfont8 lead + galv. lines
- Norristown417 lead + galv. lines
- Souderton60 lead + galv. lines
- New Britain17 unknown
- Bridgeport417 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does North Wales, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. North Wales Water Authority, which serves North Wales, reported 2 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,382 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to North Wales?
EPA's service area maps place most of North Wales in North Wales Water Authority's service area (PWSID PA1460048). North Penn Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my North Wales home has a lead service line?
Search your address on North Wales 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 North Wales 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 North Wales Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.