Pennsylvania · population 4,977
Lead pipes in Telford, PA
1,123 lines still unidentified
Most of Telford (population 4,977) gets its water from Telford Borough Authority. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,123 of 2,591 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Telford Borough Authority'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 43%
- Non-lead 57%
Latest lead test for Telford Borough Authority (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 3 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 Telford Borough Authority.
Water systems serving Telford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telford Borough AuthorityMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,123 | 0% |
| North Penn Water AuthorityServes nearby areas | 34 | 26 | 0 | 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 Telford
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Telford Borough Authority'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
- Souderton60 lead + galv. lines
- Sellersville60 lead + galv. lines
- Perkasie2,334 unknown
- Hatfield60 lead + galv. lines
- Lansdale60 lead + galv. lines
- Chalfont8 lead + galv. lines
- Quakertown35 lead + galv. lines
- New Britain17 unknown
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Questions
Does Telford, PA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Telford Borough Authority still lists 1,123 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Telford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Telford in Telford Borough Authority's service area (PWSID PA1460050). North Penn Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Telford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Telford Borough Authority'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 Telford 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 Telford Borough Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.