Lead Pipe Map

Pennsylvania · 36 community water systems

Lead pipes in Berks County, PA

36 community water systems serving Berks County reported 29 lead and 1,082 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 68,732 of unknown material. The most are in Paw Penn District.

1.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

29Lead
1,082Galvanized, replace
68,732Unknown
36,490Non-lead

Water systems serving Berks County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
Paw Penn DistrictBerks County1641711,9323.4%28,508
Reading Area Water AuthorityBerks County225420,1120.7%95,100
Muhlenberg TWP Muni AuthBerks County01075,6321.3%22,400
Mt Penn Boro Muni AuthBerks County11003,1322.7%10,400
West Reading Boro WaterBerks County1571,2533.8%4,300
Shillington Muni AuthBerks County0434,1370.8%13,300
Paw Glen Alsace DivBerks County7358,9280.4%24,951
Kutztown Borough WaterBerks County0259021.4%14,200
Wyomissing Boro Water SystemBerks County0246411.0%8,500
Aqua PA Geigertown Water SysBerks County0131218%200
Boyertown Muni AuthBerks County241,9280.2%8,000
Fleetwood Boro Water SystemBerks County022760.1%4,218
Aqua PA Flying Hills WA SysBerks County01949<0.1%5,100
Hamburg Muni Water&sewer AuthBerks County001,9600%4,990
Birdsboro Muni Water AuthBerks County001,8670%5,353
Wernersville Muni Water AuthBerks County009270%7,920
Leesport BoroughBerks County008760%2,300
Shoemakersville Boro Water SysBerks County006700%2,150
Topton Boro Water SupplyBerks County006660%2,069
Maidencreek TWP Water AuthBerks County006020%7,505
Bally Muni Water WorksBerks County003220%2,146
Lyons BoroBerks County002130%500
Bernville BoroughBerks County001840%1,010
Bern TWP Muni AuthBerks County001290%1,800
Wbwa Mohrsville DistrictBerks County001100%375
Ontelaunee TownshipBerks County00980%2,598
Caernarvon TWP AuthBerks County00900%4,245
Paw Golden OaksBerks County00540%100
Sittlers MHPBerks County00490%89
Meadows at Bethel MHPBerks County00320%50
Rawa North HeidelbergBerks County00250%1,350
Blue Heron VillageBerks County00220%80
Maxatawny TWP Muni AuthBerks County0020%425
Womelsdorf Robesonia JT AuthBerks County0000%7,070
Oley TWP Muni AuthBerks County0000%2,204
Highland Est MHPBerks County0000%1,050

Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.

What to do if your line is lead or unknown

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Berks County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Berks County reported 29 lead and 1,082 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 68,732 of unknown material.

Which Berks County water systems have the most lead lines?

Paw Penn District (433), Reading Area Water Authority (256), Muhlenberg TWP Muni Auth (107).

How do I check my home in Berks County?

Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.