Connecticut · population 48,616
Lead pipes in Middletown, CT
257 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Middletown (population 48,616) gets its water from Middletown Water Department. That system reported 257 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,069, with 884 more of unknown material.
2.3% of Middletown Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Connecticut average (1.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 8.0%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Middletown Water Department (2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Middletown Water Department.
Water systems serving Middletown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Water DepartmentMain system | 257 | 0 | 884 | 2.3% |
| Berlin Water Control CommissionAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 450 | 0% |
| Portland Water DepartmentAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Connecticut Valley HospitalAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Middletown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Middletown Water Department'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
- Meriden30 lead + galv. lines
- New Britain170 lead + galv. lines
- Hartford43 lead + galv. lines
- Bristolno lead reported
- Waterbury1,080 lead + galv. lines
- Naugatuck17 lead + galv. lines
- New Haven2,224 lead + galv. lines
- West Haven2,224 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Middletown, CT have lead pipes?
Yes. Middletown Water Department, which serves Middletown, reported 257 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 884 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Middletown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Middletown in Middletown Water Department's service area (PWSID CT0830011). Berlin Water Control Commission, Portland Water Department, Connecticut Valley Hospital also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Middletown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Middletown 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 Middletown 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 Middletown Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.