AQUA PA BENSALEM Lead Service Line Inventory

About This Water System

AQUA PA BENSALEM serves approximately 59,001 people in Pennsylvania. Like all US water utilities, it is required by law to maintain an inventory of lead service lines—the pipes that connect homes to the public water main—and to make that information available to residents.

Lead Service Line Inventory Status

Currently, AQUA PA BENSALEM has not yet completed a comprehensive inventory of lead service lines in its system. The utility is still in the process of identifying and documenting which customer connections contain lead or galvanized steel pipes (which can leach lead over time).

This is common. Many water systems across the country are still working through multi-year inventory efforts, especially larger systems serving tens of thousands of people.

What You Can Do Now

Contact your water utility directly to ask about:

• Whether your specific address has a lead service line
• The utility's timeline for completing the full inventory
• Available testing programs or water filters
• Whether you qualify for any replacement assistance programs

AQUA PA BENSALEM's customer service line can provide information specific to your property and explain next steps in the inventory process.

Get your water tested. If you're concerned about lead exposure—especially if you have young children or are pregnant—an inexpensive test can measure lead levels in your tap water. The EPA's water testing guide explains how.

Know the risks. Lead exposure can affect children's brain development even at low levels. If you have questions about health impacts, talk to your pediatrician or contact the CDC's lead poisoning prevention page.

Funding for Replacements

Information about whether AQUA PA BENSALEM has received federal funding for lead service line replacement is not yet available. Once the inventory is complete, the utility will develop a plan to replace known lead lines. Ask your utility whether replacement programs or financial assistance will be available.

Next Steps for Residents

• Call AQUA PA BENSALEM to ask if your address has a lead service line and when the inventory will be finished
• Request a free or low-cost water test through your utility or local health department
• If you have young children, discuss lead exposure risks with your pediatrician
• Check back on this page—we update it as utilities complete their inventories

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