Pennsylvania · population 5,533
Lead pipes in Shillington, PA
43 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Shillington (population 5,533) gets its water from Shillington Muni Auth. That system reported 0 lead and 43 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,711, with 4,137 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Shillington Muni 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 72%
- Non-lead 27%
Latest lead test for Shillington Muni 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 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Shillington Muni Auth.
Water systems serving Shillington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shillington Muni AuthMain system | 0 | 43 | 4,137 | 0.8% |
| Wyomissing Boro Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 24 | 641 | 1.0% |
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 Shillington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Shillington Muni 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
- Kenhorst256 lead + galv. lines
- Mohnton43 lead + galv. lines
- Wyomissing24 lead + galv. lines
- West Reading58 lead + galv. lines
- Sinking Spring433 lead + galv. lines
- Reading256 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Penn101 lead + galv. lines
- St. Lawrence101 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Shillington, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Shillington Muni Auth, which serves Shillington, reported 0 lead and 43 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,137 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Shillington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Shillington in Shillington Muni Auth's service area (PWSID PA3060067). Wyomissing Boro Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Shillington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Shillington Muni 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 Shillington 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 Shillington Muni Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.