Pennsylvania · population 3,770
Lead pipes in Sewickley, PA
8 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sewickley (population 3,770) gets its water from Sewickley Boro Water Auth. That system reported 8 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,217, with 2,085 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Sewickley Boro Water Auth'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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 94%
- Non-lead 5.6%
Latest lead test for Sewickley Boro Water Auth (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 5.5 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 Sewickley Boro Water Auth.
Water systems serving Sewickley
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewickley Boro Water AuthMain system | 8 | 0 | 2,085 | 0.4% |
| Moon TWP Muni AuthServes 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 Sewickley
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sewickley Boro Water 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
- Edgeworth2,230 unknown
- Coraopolis59 lead + galv. lines
- Leetsdale2,230 unknown
- Bell Acres2,230 unknown
- Ambridge1,138 lead + galv. lines
- Emsworth772 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin Park772 lead + galv. lines
- Ben Avon772 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sewickley, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Sewickley Boro Water Auth, which serves Sewickley, reported 8 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,085 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sewickley?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sewickley in Sewickley Boro Water Auth's service area (PWSID PA5020050). Moon TWP Muni Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sewickley home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sewickley Boro Water 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 Sewickley 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 Sewickley Boro Water Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.