Pennsylvania · 27 community water systems
Lead pipes in Chester County, PA
27 community water systems serving Chester County reported 110 lead and 1,013 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 47,214 of unknown material. The most are in West Grove Borough.
1.2% 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%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 51%
- Non-lead 48%
Water systems serving Chester County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Grove BoroughChester County | 0 | 417 | 0 | 47% |
| PA American CoatesvilleChester County | 63 | 219 | 13,131 | 1.9% |
| Oxford BoroughChester County | 10 | 142 | 460 | 9.2% |
| PA American RoyersfordChester County | 6 | 115 | 17,136 | 0.7% |
| Borough of AvondaleChester County | 0 | 67 | 0 | 19% |
| Aqua PA West ChesterChester County | 12 | 27 | 2,617 | 0.3% |
| Downingtown Water AuthorityChester County | 8 | 13 | 2,301 | 0.5% |
| Borough of AtglenChester County | 10 | 2 | 13 | 2.9% |
| Honey Brook Boro WaterChester County | 0 | 5 | 194 | 0.6% |
| Aqua PA UwchlanChester County | 0 | 3 | 1,562 | <0.1% |
| Aqua PA FriendshipChester County | 0 | 2 | 369 | <0.1% |
| Kennett Square Mun Water WorksChester County | 1 | 0 | 1,622 | <0.1% |
| Longwood GardensChester County | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1.3% |
| Phoenixville Water DeptChester County | 0 | 0 | 6,080 | 0% |
| North Coventry Water SystemChester County | 0 | 0 | 797 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Spring RunChester County | 0 | 0 | 572 | 0% |
| Malvern Courts MHPChester County | 0 | 0 | 107 | 0% |
| Aqua PA East PikelandChester County | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0% |
| Arbour CourtChester County | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0% |
| Artesian Water PA INCChester County | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| Bcwsa St Stephens GreeneChester County | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| Maplewood Mobile Home ParkChester County | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Aqua PA HoneybrookChester County | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| Aqua PA FranklinChester County | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| London Grove TWP Mun AuthChester County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Coatesville Veterans Adm HospChester County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Elverson Water CompanyChester County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Chester County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Chester County reported 110 lead and 1,013 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 47,214 of unknown material.
Which Chester County water systems have the most lead lines?
West Grove Borough (417), PA American Coatesville (282), Oxford Borough (152).
How do I check my home in Chester 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.