Pennsylvania · population 12,744
Lead pipes in Sharon, PA
1,071 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sharon (population 12,744) gets its water from Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP. That system reported 6 lead and 1,065 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 19,961, with 5,844 more of unknown material.
5.4% of Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.3%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 65%
Latest lead test for Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): not detected 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 Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP.
Water systems serving Sharon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTPMain system | 6 | 1,065 | 5,844 | 5.4% |
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 Sharon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP'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
- Farrell1,071 lead + galv. lines
- Sharpsville68 lead + galv. lines
- Hermitage1,071 lead + galv. lines
- New Wilmington35 unknown
- Greenville335 lead + galv. lines
- Mercer1,071 lead + galv. lines
- Bessemer18 lead + galv. lines
- New Castle1,330 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sharon, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP, which serves Sharon, reported 6 lead and 1,065 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,844 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sharon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sharon in Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP's service area (PWSID PA6430054).
How do I check whether my Sharon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP'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 Sharon 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 Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.