Connecticut · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Middlesex County, CT
8 community water systems serving Middlesex County reported 301 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,724 of unknown material. The most are in Middletown Water Department.
1.6% of these systems' 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 1.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 81%
Water systems serving Middlesex County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Water DepartmentCromwell | 257 | 0 | 884 | 2.3% |
| CTWC - Shoreline Region-Chester SystemChester | 44 | 39 | 699 | 3.1% |
| Cromwell Fire District Water DepartmentBerlin | 0 | 0 | 2,002 | 0% |
| Durham Center DivisionDurham | 0 | 0 | 77 | 0% |
| Aquarion-East HamptonEast Hampton | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0% |
| Portland Water DepartmentMiddletown | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| CTWC - Westchester EastEast Hampton | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Connecticut Valley HospitalMiddletown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Middlesex County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Middlesex County reported 301 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,724 of unknown material.
Which Middlesex County water systems have the most lead lines?
Middletown Water Department (257), CTWC - Shoreline Region-Chester System (83).
How do I check my home in Middlesex County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.