Pennsylvania · population 2,335
Lead pipes in Parkside, PA
149 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Parkside (population 2,335) gets its water from Chester Water Authority. That system reported 148 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 47,939, with 38,696 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Chester 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 81%
- Non-lead 19%
Latest lead test for Chester Water Authority (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 4.8 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 Chester Water Authority.
Water systems serving Parkside
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Water AuthorityMain system | 148 | 1 | 38,696 | 0.3% |
| Aqua PA Main SystemServes nearby areas | 55 | 4,595 | 39,217 | 1.5% |
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 Parkside
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Chester 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
- Brookhaven149 lead + galv. lines
- Upland149 lead + galv. lines
- Chester149 lead + galv. lines
- Rose Valley4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Eddystone4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Swarthmore4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Ridley Park4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Trainer149 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Parkside, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Chester Water Authority, which serves Parkside, reported 148 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 38,696 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Parkside?
EPA's service area maps place most of Parkside in Chester Water Authority's service area (PWSID PA1230004). Aqua PA Main System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Parkside home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Chester 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 Parkside 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 Chester Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.