Pennsylvania · 26 community water systems
Lead pipes in Montgomery County, PA
26 community water systems serving Montgomery County reported 134 lead and 5,682 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 113,875 of unknown material. The most are in Aqua PA Main System.
1.3% 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) 1.3%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 73%
Water systems serving Montgomery County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua PA Main SystemMontgomery County | 55 | 4,595 | 39,217 | 1.5% |
| PA American NorristownMontgomery County | 43 | 374 | 30,340 | 1.2% |
| Ambler Boro Water DeptMontgomery County | 0 | 344 | 739 | 5.7% |
| Aqua PA HatboroMontgomery County | 0 | 247 | 162 | 8.2% |
| Schwenksville Borough AuthMontgomery County | 0 | 80 | 106 | 8.0% |
| North Penn Water AuthorityMontgomery County | 34 | 26 | 0 | 0.2% |
| North Wales Water AuthorityMontgomery County | 2 | 3 | 17,382 | <0.1% |
| Horsham Water&sewer AuthorityMontgomery County | 0 | 4 | 6,567 | <0.1% |
| E Greenville Boro Water DeptMontgomery County | 0 | 4 | 723 | 0.3% |
| Aqua PA Upper ProvidenceMontgomery County | 0 | 3 | 189 | 1.1% |
| PA American AudubonMontgomery County | 0 | 2 | 2,613 | <0.1% |
| Pottstown Borough Water AuthMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 9,676 | 0% |
| Collegeville Trappe Joint PWDMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 2,222 | 0% |
| Red Hill Water AuthorityMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 1,251 | 0% |
| Telford Borough AuthorityMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 1,123 | 0% |
| Upper Hanover Water AuthorityMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 995 | 0% |
| Awc Valley Forge Crossing MHPMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 220 | 0% |
| Green Hill MHPMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 154 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Superior Main SystemMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0% |
| Yerkes Water AssociationMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Perkiomen TownshipMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0% |
| Frederick LivingMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Perkiomen WoodsMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Parkhouse Nursing & Rehab CTRMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Aqua PA Superior Center PointMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Village of Neshaminy FallsMontgomery 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 Montgomery County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Montgomery County reported 134 lead and 5,682 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 113,875 of unknown material.
Which Montgomery County water systems have the most lead lines?
Aqua PA Main System (4,650), PA American Norristown (417), Ambler Boro Water Dept (344).
How do I check my home in Montgomery 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.