Pennsylvania · population 4,156
Lead pipes in Shenandoah, PA
297 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Shenandoah (population 4,156) gets its water from Aqua Shenandoah. That system reported 8 lead and 289 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,559, with 3,118 more of unknown material.
6.5% of Aqua Shenandoah'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.3%
- Unknown 68%
- Non-lead 25%
Latest lead test for Aqua Shenandoah (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 Shenandoah.
Water systems serving Shenandoah
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua ShenandoahMain system | 8 | 289 | 3,118 | 6.5% |
| Blue Heron VillageServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 22 | 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 Shenandoah
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aqua Shenandoah'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
- Frackville5 lead + galv. lines
- Mahanoy28 lead + galv. lines
- Girardville256 lead + galv. lines
- St. Clair13 lead + galv. lines
- Ashland9 lead + galv. lines
- New Philadelphia2,391 unknown
- Port Carbon13 lead + galv. lines
- Minersville4 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Shenandoah, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Aqua Shenandoah, which serves Shenandoah, reported 8 lead and 289 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,118 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Shenandoah?
EPA's service area maps place most of Shenandoah in Aqua Shenandoah's service area (PWSID PA3540044). Blue Heron Village also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Shenandoah home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aqua Shenandoah'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 Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.