Pennsylvania · population 3,969
Lead pipes in Shrewsbury, PA
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Shrewsbury (population 3,969) gets its water from Shrewsbury Borough. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,893, with 446 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Shrewsbury Borough'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 24%
- Non-lead 76%
Latest lead test for Shrewsbury Borough (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 2 ppb 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 Shrewsbury Borough.
Water systems serving Shrewsbury
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury BoroughMain system | 0 | 1 | 446 | <0.1% |
| York Water CoServes nearby areas | 9 | 111 | 71,283 | 0.2% |
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 Shrewsbury
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Shrewsbury Borough'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
- New Freedom789 unknown
- Glen Rock2 lead + galv. lines
- Stewartstown511 unknown
- Loganville120 lead + galv. lines
- Jacobus120 lead + galv. lines
- Dallastown17 lead + galv. lines
- Red Lion126 lead + galv. lines
- Yoe17 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Shrewsbury, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Shrewsbury Borough, which serves Shrewsbury, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 446 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Shrewsbury?
EPA's service area maps place most of Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury Borough's service area (PWSID PA7670088). York Water Co also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Shrewsbury home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Shrewsbury Borough'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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury Borough whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.