Massachusetts · population 28,749
Lead pipes in Agawam, MA
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Agawam (population 28,749) gets its water from Agawam Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,379, with 6,745 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Agawam Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Massachusetts average (2.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 65%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for Agawam Water Department (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.5 ppb 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 Agawam Water Department.
Water systems serving Agawam
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agawam Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 5 | 6,745 | <0.1% |
| West Springfield DPW Water DivisionServes nearby areas | 0 | 217 | 1,051 | 2.3% |
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 Agawam
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Agawam 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
- West Springfield217 lead + galv. lines
- Springfield49 lead + galv. lines
- Westfield15 lead + galv. lines
- Chicopee54 lead + galv. lines
- Holyoke101 lead + galv. lines
- Easthamptonno lead reported
- Palmer21 lead + galv. lines
- Amherst1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Agawam, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Agawam Water Department, which serves Agawam, reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,745 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Agawam?
EPA's service area maps place most of Agawam in Agawam Water Department's service area (PWSID MA1005000). West Springfield DPW Water Division also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Agawam home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Agawam 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 Agawam 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 Agawam Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.