Pennsylvania · population 22,758
Lead pipes in West Chester, PA
39 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of West Chester (population 22,758) gets its water from Aqua PA West Chester. That system reported 12 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,125, with 2,617 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Aqua PA West Chester'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 81%
Latest lead test for Aqua PA West Chester (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): not detected 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 Aqua PA West Chester.
Water systems serving West Chester
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua PA West ChesterMain system | 12 | 27 | 2,617 | 0.3% |
| Aqua PA Main SystemServes nearby areas | 55 | 4,595 | 39,217 | 1.5% |
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 West Chester
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aqua PA West Chester'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
- Downingtown21 lead + galv. lines
- Malvern4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Chester Heights149 lead + galv. lines
- Kennett Square1 lead + galv. lines
- South Coatesville282 lead + galv. lines
- Coatesville282 lead + galv. lines
- Media4,650 lead + galv. lines
- Rose Valley4,650 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does West Chester, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Aqua PA West Chester, which serves West Chester, reported 12 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,617 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to West Chester?
EPA's service area maps place most of West Chester in Aqua PA West Chester's service area (PWSID PA1150098). Aqua PA Main System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my West Chester home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aqua PA West Chester'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 West Chester 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 Aqua PA West Chester whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.