Pennsylvania · population 20,286
Lead pipes in Phoenixville, PA
6,080 lines still unidentified
Most of Phoenixville (population 20,286) gets its water from Phoenixville Water Dept. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 6,080 of 6,080 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Phoenixville 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 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Phoenixville 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 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Phoenixville Water Dept.
Water systems serving Phoenixville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenixville Water DeptMain system | 0 | 0 | 6,080 | 0% |
| Aqua PA East PikelandServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0% |
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 Phoenixville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Phoenixville 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
- Spring121 lead + galv. lines
- Royersford121 lead + galv. lines
- Collegeville2,222 unknown
- Trappe2,222 unknown
- Malvern4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Schwenksville80 lead + galv. lines
- Norristown417 lead + galv. lines
- Bridgeport417 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Phoenixville, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Phoenixville Water Dept still lists 6,080 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Phoenixville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Phoenixville in Phoenixville Water Dept's service area (PWSID PA1150077). Aqua PA East Pikeland also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Phoenixville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Phoenixville 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 Phoenixville 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 Phoenixville Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.