Lead Pipe Map

Connecticut · population 88,692

Lead pipes in Danbury, CT

1 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Danbury (population 88,692) gets its water from Danbury Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,688, with 9,111 more of unknown material.

<0.1% of Danbury Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Connecticut average (1.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
1Galvanized, replace
9,111Unknown material
2,576Non-lead

Latest lead test for Danbury Water Department (2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Danbury Water Department.

Water systems serving Danbury

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Danbury Water DepartmentMain system019,111<0.1%
Bethel Water DeptAlso serves parts of the city0351,3971.0%
Aquarion-Indian SpringAlso serves parts of the city00660%
Aquarion-Ken OaksAlso serves parts of the city00490%
Aquarion-Pearce ManorAlso serves parts of the city0010%
Danbury Water Dept-Ridgeview GardensAlso serves parts of the city00300%
Aquarion-Fieldstone RidgeAlso serves parts of the city00160%
Cedar Terrace Prop Owners AssnAlso serves parts of the city0060%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Danbury

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Danbury Water Department's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapDanbury Water Department details

No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.

Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Danbury, CT have lead pipes?

Yes. Danbury Water Department, which serves Danbury, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,111 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Danbury?

EPA's service area maps place most of Danbury in Danbury Water Department's service area (PWSID CT0340011). Bethel Water Dept, Aquarion-Indian Spring, Aquarion-Ken Oaks, Aquarion-Pearce Manor, Danbury Water Dept-Ridgeview Gardens, Aquarion-Fieldstone Ridge, Cedar Terrace Prop Owners Assn also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Danbury home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Danbury Water Department's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Danbury be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Danbury Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.