Pennsylvania · population 1,345
Lead pipes in Richlandtown, PA
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Richlandtown (population 1,345) gets its water from Richlandtown Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 462, with 457 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Richlandtown Water Department'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) 0.6%
- Unknown 99%
- Non-lead 0.4%
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Richlandtown Water Department.
Water systems serving Richlandtown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richlandtown Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 3 | 457 | 0.6% |
| 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 Richlandtown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Richlandtown Water Department'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.
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Nearby cities
- Quakertown35 lead + galv. lines
- Coopersburg12 lead + galv. lines
- Perkasie2,334 unknown
- Hellertown59 lead + galv. lines
- Sellersville60 lead + galv. lines
- Fountain Hill777 lead + galv. lines
- Telford1,123 unknown
- Emmaus550 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Richlandtown, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Richlandtown Water Department, which serves Richlandtown, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 457 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Richlandtown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Richlandtown in Richlandtown Water Department's service area (PWSID PA1090057). Richland TWP Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Richlandtown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Richlandtown Water Department'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 Richlandtown 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 Richlandtown Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.