Pennsylvania · population 1,061
Lead pipes in Speers, PA
11,588 lines still unidentified
Most of Speers (population 1,061) gets its water from Auth of Boro of Charleroi. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 11,588 of 11,716 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Auth of Boro of Charleroi'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 99%
- Non-lead 1.1%
Latest lead test for Auth of Boro of Charleroi (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 3.2 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 Auth of Boro of Charleroi.
Water systems serving Speers
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auth of Boro of CharleroiMain system | 0 | 0 | 11,588 | 0% |
| Belle Vernon Boro Muni AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 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 Speers
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Auth of Boro of Charleroi'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
- North Belle Vernonno lead reported
- Charleroi11,588 unknown
- Monessen11,588 unknown
- North Charleroi11,588 unknown
- Donora11,588 unknown
- California90 lead + galv. lines
- Monongahela6,070 lead + galv. lines
- Bentleyvilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Speers, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Auth of Boro of Charleroi still lists 11,588 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Speers?
EPA's service area maps place most of Speers in Auth of Boro of Charleroi's service area (PWSID PA5630039). Belle Vernon Boro Muni Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Speers home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Auth of Boro of Charleroi'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 Speers 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 Auth of Boro of Charleroi whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.