Connecticut · population 60,849
Lead pipes in Meriden, CT
30 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Meriden (population 60,849) gets its water from Meriden Water Division. That system reported 0 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 21,217, with 417 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Meriden Water Division'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 2.0%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Meriden Water Division (2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Meriden Water Division.
Water systems serving Meriden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meriden Water DivisionMain system | 0 | 30 | 417 | 0.1% |
| Regional Water AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 17 | 2,207 | 5,963 | 1.8% |
| Wallingford Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Meriden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Meriden Water Division'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
- Middletown257 lead + galv. lines
- New Britain170 lead + galv. lines
- Bristolno lead reported
- Waterbury1,080 lead + galv. lines
- Naugatuck17 lead + galv. lines
- Hartford43 lead + galv. lines
- New Haven2,224 lead + galv. lines
- Ansonia2,224 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Meriden, CT have lead pipes?
Yes. Meriden Water Division, which serves Meriden, reported 0 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 417 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Meriden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Meriden in Meriden Water Division's service area (PWSID CT0800011). Regional Water Authority, Wallingford Water Department also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Meriden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Meriden Water Division'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 Meriden 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 Meriden Water Division whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.