Connecticut · population 115,908
Lead pipes in Waterbury, CT
1,080 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Waterbury (population 115,908) gets its water from Waterbury Water Department. That system reported 952 lead and 128 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 27,905, with 0 more of unknown material.
3.9% of Waterbury Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Connecticut average (1.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Waterbury Water Department (2025): 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 Waterbury Water Department.
Water systems serving Waterbury
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury Water DepartmentMain system | 952 | 128 | 0 | 3.9% |
| Watertown Water & Sewer AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 74 | 933 | 1.8% |
| CTWC - Naugatuck Region-Central SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 1 | 16 | 5,977 | 0.2% |
| Wolcott Water DepartmentAlso 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 Waterbury
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Waterbury 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
- Naugatuck17 lead + galv. lines
- Bristolno lead reported
- Meriden30 lead + galv. lines
- Ansonia2,224 lead + galv. lines
- Litchfield33 lead + galv. lines
- New Britain170 lead + galv. lines
- Derby2,224 lead + galv. lines
- Newtown4,271 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Waterbury, CT have lead pipes?
Yes. Waterbury Water Department, which serves Waterbury, reported 952 lead and 128 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Waterbury?
EPA's service area maps place most of Waterbury in Waterbury Water Department's service area (PWSID CT1510011). Watertown Water & Sewer Authority, CTWC - Naugatuck Region-Central System, Wolcott Water Department also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Waterbury home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Waterbury 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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.