Pennsylvania · population 8,280
Lead pipes in Swissvale, PA
3,838 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Swissvale (population 8,280) gets its water from Wilkinsburg-Penn JT Water Auth. That system reported 3,704 lead and 134 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 44,686, with 5,828 more of unknown material.
8.6% of Wilkinsburg-Penn JT Water Auth'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 8.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 78%
Latest lead test for Wilkinsburg-Penn JT Water Auth (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 9.8 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 Wilkinsburg-Penn JT Water Auth.
Water systems serving Swissvale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinsburg-Penn JT Water AuthMain system | 3,704 | 134 | 5,828 | 8.6% |
| Pittsburgh Water & Sewer AuthServes nearby areas | 16,165 | 2,250 | 2,361 | 23% |
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 Swissvale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Wilkinsburg-Penn JT Water 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
- Rankin3,838 lead + galv. lines
- Edgewood3,838 lead + galv. lines
- Braddock Hills3,838 lead + galv. lines
- Whitaker6,070 lead + galv. lines
- Homestead6,070 lead + galv. lines
- Braddockno lead reported
- Forest Hills3,838 lead + galv. lines
- Wilkinsburg3,838 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Swissvale, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Wilkinsburg-Penn JT Water Auth, which serves Swissvale, reported 3,704 lead and 134 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,828 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Swissvale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Swissvale in Wilkinsburg-Penn JT Water Auth's service area (PWSID PA5020056). Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Swissvale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Wilkinsburg-Penn JT Water 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 Swissvale 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 Wilkinsburg-Penn JT Water Auth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.