Pennsylvania · population 3,930
Lead pipes in Ridgway, PA
29 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ridgway (population 3,930) gets its water from Ridgway Borough Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,808, with 1,140 more of unknown material.
1.6% of Ridgway Borough Water System'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) 1.6%
- Unknown 63%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for Ridgway Borough Water System (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 7.7 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 Ridgway Borough Water System.
Water systems serving Ridgway
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgway Borough Water SystemMain system | 0 | 29 | 1,140 | 1.6% |
| Ridgway TWP Water AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 11 | 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 Ridgway
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ridgway Borough Water System'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
- Johnsonburg1 lead + galv. lines
- St. Marys32 lead + galv. lines
- Brockwayno lead reported
- Kane29 lead + galv. lines
- Falls Creek27 lead + galv. lines
- DuBois54 lead + galv. lines
- Reynoldsville1 lead + galv. lines
- Brookville418 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ridgway, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Ridgway Borough Water System, which serves Ridgway, reported 0 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,140 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ridgway?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ridgway in Ridgway Borough Water System's service area (PWSID PA6240012). Ridgway TWP Water Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ridgway home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ridgway Borough Water System'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 Ridgway 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 Ridgway Borough Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.