Pennsylvania · population 9,302
Lead pipes in Quakertown, PA
35 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Quakertown (population 9,302) gets its water from Quakertown Boro. That system reported 0 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,791, with 1,835 more of unknown material.
0.9% of Quakertown Boro'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) 0.9%
- Unknown 48%
- Non-lead 51%
Latest lead test for Quakertown Boro (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 1.3 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 Quakertown Boro.
Water systems serving Quakertown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quakertown BoroMain system | 0 | 35 | 1,835 | 0.9% |
| Richland TWP Water AuthorityServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Quakertown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Quakertown Boro'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
- Richlandtown3 lead + galv. lines
- Coopersburg12 lead + galv. lines
- Perkasie2,334 unknown
- Sellersville60 lead + galv. lines
- Telford1,123 unknown
- Red Hill1,251 unknown
- Pennsburg995 unknown
- East Greenville4 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Quakertown, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Quakertown Boro, which serves Quakertown, reported 0 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,835 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Quakertown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Quakertown in Quakertown Boro's service area (PWSID PA1090082). Richland TWP Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Quakertown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Quakertown Boro'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 Quakertown 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 Quakertown Boro whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.