Connecticut · population 75,871
Lead pipes in New Britain, CT
170 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of New Britain (population 75,871) gets its water from New Britain Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 170 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 18,340, with 910 more of unknown material.
0.9% of New Britain 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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 5.0%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for New Britain Water Department (2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for New Britain Water Department.
Water systems serving New Britain
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 170 | 910 | 0.9% |
| Kensington Fire DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Aquarion-Plainville RegionalServes nearby areas | 6 | 141 | 5,409 | 2.1% |
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 New Britain
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on New Britain 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
- Bristolno lead reported
- Hartford43 lead + galv. lines
- Meriden30 lead + galv. lines
- Middletown257 lead + galv. lines
- Waterbury1,080 lead + galv. lines
- Naugatuck17 lead + galv. lines
- Torrington126 lead + galv. lines
- Litchfield33 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does New Britain, CT have lead pipes?
Yes. New Britain Water Department, which serves New Britain, reported 0 lead and 170 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 910 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Britain?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Britain in New Britain Water Department's service area (PWSID CT0890011). Kensington Fire District, Aquarion-Plainville Regional also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New Britain home has a lead service line?
Search your address on New Britain 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 New Britain 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 New Britain Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.