Connecticut · population 1,211
Lead pipes in Litchfield, CT
33 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Litchfield (population 1,211) gets its water from Aquarion-Litchfield Regional. That system reported 0 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,615, with 1,492 more of unknown material.
2.0% of Aquarion-Litchfield Regional's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Connecticut average (1.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.0%
- Unknown 92%
- Non-lead 5.6%
Latest lead test for Aquarion-Litchfield Regional (2026): 2 ppb 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 Aquarion-Litchfield Regional.
Water systems serving Litchfield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarion-Litchfield RegionalMain system | 0 | 33 | 1,492 | 2.0% |
| Torrington Water CompanyAlso serves parts of the city | 1 | 125 | 8,784 | 1.2% |
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 Litchfield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aquarion-Litchfield Regional'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
- Torrington126 lead + galv. lines
- Bristolno lead reported
- Waterbury1,080 lead + galv. lines
- Naugatuck17 lead + galv. lines
- New Britain170 lead + galv. lines
- Newtown4,271 lead + galv. lines
- Meriden30 lead + galv. lines
- Hartford43 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Litchfield, CT have lead pipes?
Yes. Aquarion-Litchfield Regional, which serves Litchfield, reported 0 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,492 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Litchfield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Litchfield in Aquarion-Litchfield Regional's service area (PWSID CT0740011). Torrington Water Company also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Litchfield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aquarion-Litchfield Regional'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 Litchfield 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 Aquarion-Litchfield Regional whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.