Pennsylvania · population 1,297
Lead pipes in Schwenksville, PA
80 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Schwenksville (population 1,297) gets its water from Schwenksville Borough Auth. That system reported 0 lead and 80 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 999, with 106 more of unknown material.
8.0% of Schwenksville Borough Auth's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.0%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 81%
Latest lead test for Schwenksville Borough Auth (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Schwenksville Borough Auth.
Water systems serving Schwenksville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwenksville Borough AuthMain system | 0 | 80 | 106 | 8.0% |
| Aqua PA Perkiomen TownshipServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 38 | 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 Schwenksville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Schwenksville Borough Auth'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
- Trappe2,222 unknown
- Collegeville2,222 unknown
- Royersford121 lead + galv. lines
- Spring121 lead + galv. lines
- Red Hill1,251 unknown
- Souderton60 lead + galv. lines
- Telford1,123 unknown
- Hatfield60 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Schwenksville, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Schwenksville Borough Auth, which serves Schwenksville, reported 0 lead and 80 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 106 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Schwenksville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Schwenksville in Schwenksville Borough Auth's service area (PWSID PA1460042). Aqua PA Perkiomen Township also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Schwenksville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Schwenksville Borough Auth'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 Schwenksville 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 Schwenksville Borough Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.