Connecticut · 18 community water systems
Lead pipes in New Haven County, CT
18 community water systems serving New Haven County reported 1,111 lead and 2,488 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,762 of unknown material. The most are in Regional Water Authority.
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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 9.9%
- Non-lead 89%
Water systems serving New Haven County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Water AuthorityAnsonia | 17 | 2,207 | 5,963 | 1.8% |
| Waterbury Water DepartmentMiddlebury | 952 | 128 | 0 | 3.9% |
| CTWC - Shoreline Region-Guilford SystemClinton | 129 | 71 | 3,618 | 1.1% |
| Aquarion-ValleyAnsonia | 12 | 34 | 4,783 | 0.8% |
| Meriden Water DivisionBerlin | 0 | 30 | 417 | 0.1% |
| CTWC - Naugatuck Region-Central SystemBeacon Falls | 1 | 16 | 5,977 | 0.2% |
| Heritage Water CompanyMiddlebury | 0 | 2 | 1,106 | <0.1% |
| Aquarion-East DerbyDerby | 0 | 0 | 492 | 0% |
| Aquarion-LakesideSouthbury | 0 | 0 | 178 | 0% |
| Aquarion-Clearview HillsWolcott | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0% |
| Aquarion-HawkstoneOxford | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0% |
| CTWC - Legend Hill SystemMadison | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Aquarion-West ShoreMiddlebury | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Aquarion-Woodrich VillageWolcott | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| CTWC - Green Springs SystemMadison | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0% |
| Southbury Training SchoolSouthbury | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Wallingford Water DepartmentNorth Haven | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wolcott Water DepartmentWaterbury | 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 New Haven County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving New Haven County reported 1,111 lead and 2,488 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,762 of unknown material.
Which New Haven County water systems have the most lead lines?
Regional Water Authority (2,224), Waterbury Water Department (1,080), CTWC - Shoreline Region-Guilford System (200).
How do I check my home in New Haven 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.