Connecticut · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Windham County, CT
9 community water systems serving Windham County reported 329 lead and 337 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,591 of unknown material. The most are in Windham Water Works.
5.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Connecticut average (1.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.5%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Windham County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Water WorksMansfield | 329 | 23 | 5 | 7.1% |
| Putnam Water Pollution Control AuthorityPutnam | 0 | 176 | 90 | 6.9% |
| CTWC - Crystal SystemBrooklyn | 0 | 93 | 929 | 3.1% |
| CTWC - Gallup SystemPlainfield | 0 | 24 | 700 | 1.8% |
| CTWC - Thompson SystemThompson | 0 | 20 | 314 | 4.1% |
| CTWC - Plainfield SystemBrooklyn | 0 | 1 | 419 | 0.1% |
| CTWC - Ashford Park DivisionAshford | 0 | 0 | 106 | 0% |
| Sterling Water SystemSterling | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| CTWC - Pompey Hollow DivisionAshford | 0 | 0 | 5 | 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 Windham County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Windham County reported 329 lead and 337 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,591 of unknown material.
Which Windham County water systems have the most lead lines?
Windham Water Works (352), Putnam Water Pollution Control Authority (176), CTWC - Crystal System (93).
How do I check my home in Windham 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.