Lead pipes in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
How many lead pipes are in Beaver County, PA?
Water systems based in Beaver County reported 1,431 lead service lines, 330 galvanized lines that need replacing and 26,256 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Ambridge has the most, with 1,138 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's Act 120 lets PUC-regulated water utilities replace customer-owned lead service lines and recover the cost through rates, and it prohibits partial replacement. The PUC's 2022 rules require utilities to file replacement programs; Aqua Pennsylvania's was approved in April 2025 for up to 1,500 customer lines a year. City systems such as Philadelphia and Pittsburgh set their own terms.
Every Beaver County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambridge Ambridge Water Auth | 1,138 | 0 | 6,300 | Not confirmed |
| Beaver Boro Muni Auth Beaver Boro Muni Auth | 161 | 90 | 1,499 | Not confirmed |
| Beaver Falls Muni Auth Beaver Falls Muni Auth | 22 | 132 | 595 | Not confirmed |
| Aliquippa Mun Water Auth of Aliquippa | 105 | 37 | 3,618 | Not confirmed |
| Monaca Boro Monaca Boro Water Dept | 4 | 22 | 1,130 | Not confirmed |
| Midland Boro Muni Auth Midland Boro Muni Auth | 1 | 16 | 1,053 | Not confirmed |
| Vanport TWP Muni Auth Vanport TWP Muni Auth | 0 | 9 | 267 | Not confirmed |
| Colonial Glenn Estates Colonial Glenn Estates | 0 | 8 | 3 | Not confirmed |
| Brighton TWP Muni Auth Brighton TWP Muni Auth | 0 | 6 | 231 | Not confirmed |
| Baden Boro Baden Boro Water Dept | 0 | 4 | 1,389 | Not confirmed |
| Conway Borough of Conway | 0 | 3 | 777 | Not confirmed |
| Sky View Terrace Sky View Terrace | 0 | 2 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Knob Vue Estates Knob Vue Estates | 0 | 1 | 10 | Not confirmed |
| Ohioville Boro Muni Auth Ohioville Boro Muni Auth | 0 | 0 | 1,022 | Not confirmed |
| Center TWP Water Auth Center TWP Water Auth | 0 | 0 | 3,614 | Not confirmed |
| Creswell Heights JT Auth Creswell Heights JT Auth | 0 | 0 | 4,748 | Not confirmed |
Systems over the new 10 ppb lead action level
Aliquippa (33.5 ppb, 2024-01 to 2024-06). See all systems over 10 ppb.
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Beaver County, PA?
Water systems based in Beaver County reported 1,431 lead service lines, 330 galvanized lines that need replacing and 26,256 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Ambridge has the most, with 1,138 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Beaver County?
It depends on your water utility. Pennsylvania's Act 120 lets PUC-regulated water utilities replace customer-owned lead service lines and recover the cost through rates, and it prohibits partial replacement. We have not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.
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