Connecticut · population 39,993
Lead pipes in Norwich, CT
13 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Norwich (population 39,993) gets its water from Norwich Public Utilities. That system reported 12 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,089, with 176 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Norwich Public Utilities'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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 1.6%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Norwich Public Utilities (2025): 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 Norwich Public Utilities.
Water systems serving Norwich
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Public UtilitiesMain system | 12 | 1 | 176 | 0.1% |
| Aquarion-Pleasure ValleyAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 129 | 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 Norwich
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Norwich Public Utilities'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 London529 lead + galv. lines
- Groton6 lead + galv. lines
- Stonington22 lead + galv. lines
- Danielson93 lead + galv. lines
- Middletown257 lead + galv. lines
- Hartford43 lead + galv. lines
- Meriden30 lead + galv. lines
- New Britain170 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Norwich, CT have lead pipes?
Yes. Norwich Public Utilities, which serves Norwich, reported 12 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 176 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Norwich?
EPA's service area maps place most of Norwich in Norwich Public Utilities's service area (PWSID CT1040011). Aquarion-Pleasure Valley also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Norwich home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Norwich Public Utilities'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 Norwich 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 Norwich Public Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.