Connecticut · population 35,673
Lead pipes in Torrington, CT
126 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Torrington (population 35,673) gets its water from Torrington Water Company. That system reported 1 lead and 125 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,164, with 8,784 more of unknown material.
1.2% of Torrington Water Company's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Connecticut average (1.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 12%
Latest lead test for Torrington Water Company (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 Torrington Water Company.
Water systems serving Torrington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Water CompanyMain system | 1 | 125 | 8,784 | 1.2% |
| Aquarion-Litchfield RegionalAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 33 | 1,492 | 2.0% |
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 Torrington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Torrington Water Company'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
- Litchfield33 lead + galv. lines
- Bristolno lead reported
- Waterbury1,080 lead + galv. lines
- New Britain170 lead + galv. lines
- Hartford43 lead + galv. lines
- Naugatuck17 lead + galv. lines
- Meriden30 lead + galv. lines
- Newtown4,271 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Torrington, CT have lead pipes?
Yes. Torrington Water Company, which serves Torrington, reported 1 lead and 125 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,784 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Torrington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Torrington in Torrington Water Company's service area (PWSID CT1430011). Aquarion-Litchfield Regional also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Torrington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Torrington Water Company'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 Torrington 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 Torrington Water Company whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.