Pennsylvania · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Mercer County, PA
16 community water systems serving Mercer County reported 145 lead and 1,455 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,104 of unknown material. The most are in Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP.
5.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.8%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 61%
Water systems serving Mercer County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTPMercer County | 6 | 1,065 | 5,844 | 5.4% |
| Aqua PA GreenvilleMercer County | 70 | 265 | 1,572 | 12% |
| Grove City Boro Water DeptMercer County | 0 | 120 | 395 | 5.3% |
| Sharpsville Boro Water CoMercer County | 68 | 0 | 1,055 | 3.4% |
| Reynolds Water CompanyMercer County | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0.7% |
| Aqua PA Lake Latonka WTPMercer County | 0 | 1 | 498 | 0.2% |
| Stoneboro Water WorksMercer County | 0 | 0 | 394 | 0% |
| Fredonia BoroMercer County | 0 | 0 | 245 | 0% |
| Country EstatesMercer County | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0% |
| Jefferson Estates MHPMercer County | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| Glen Lake EstatesMercer County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Sunnyview Mobile Home ParkMercer County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Pine TWP Water Distr SystemMercer County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Buhl Community Water CompanyMercer County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sandy Lake BoroMercer County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| St Paul HomesMercer 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 Mercer County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Mercer County reported 145 lead and 1,455 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,104 of unknown material.
Which Mercer County water systems have the most lead lines?
Aqua PA Shenango Valley WTP (1,071), Aqua PA Greenville (335), Grove City Boro Water Dept (120).
How do I check my home in Mercer 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.