Pennsylvania · population 1,385
Lead pipes in Shoemakersville, PA
670 lines still unidentified
Most of Shoemakersville (population 1,385) gets its water from Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 670 of 693 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys'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%
- Unknown 97%
- Non-lead 3.3%
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys.
Water systems serving Shoemakersville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoemakersville Boro Water SysMain system | 0 | 0 | 670 | 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 Shoemakersville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys'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
- Leesport876 unknown
- Hamburg1,960 unknown
- Laureldale107 lead + galv. lines
- Fleetwood2 lead + galv. lines
- Kutztown25 lead + galv. lines
- Reading256 lead + galv. lines
- Wyomissing24 lead + galv. lines
- West Reading58 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Shoemakersville, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys still lists 670 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Shoemakersville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Shoemakersville in Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys's service area (PWSID PA3060100).
How do I check whether my Shoemakersville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys'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 Shoemakersville 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 Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.