Connecticut · population 122,129
Lead pipes in Hartford, CT
43 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hartford (population 122,129) gets its water from Metropolitan District Commission. That system reported 0 lead and 43 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 104,807, with 14,029 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Metropolitan District Commission's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Connecticut average (1.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 87%
Latest lead test for Metropolitan District Commission (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 Metropolitan District Commission.
Water systems serving Hartford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan District CommissionMain system | 0 | 43 | 14,029 | <0.1% |
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 Hartford
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Metropolitan District Commission's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- New Britain170 lead + galv. lines
- Bristolno lead reported
- Middletown257 lead + galv. lines
- Meriden30 lead + galv. lines
- Waterbury1,080 lead + galv. lines
- Torrington126 lead + galv. lines
- Litchfield33 lead + galv. lines
- Naugatuck17 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hartford, CT have lead pipes?
Yes. Metropolitan District Commission, which serves Hartford, reported 0 lead and 43 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 14,029 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hartford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hartford in Metropolitan District Commission's service area (PWSID CT0640011).
How do I check whether my Hartford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Metropolitan District Commission'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 Hartford 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 Metropolitan District Commission whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.