Massachusetts · population 17,617
Lead pipes in Amesbury, MA
10 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Amesbury (population 17,617) gets its water from Amesbury DPW Water Div.. That system reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,974, with 4,421 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Amesbury DPW Water Div.'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) 0.2%
- Unknown 74%
- Non-lead 26%
Latest lead test for Amesbury DPW Water Div. (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 still open for Amesbury DPW Water Div..
Water systems serving Amesbury
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury DPW Water Div.Main system | 0 | 10 | 4,421 | 0.2% |
| Merrimac Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 0 | 87 | 28 | 4.4% |
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 Amesbury
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Amesbury DPW Water Div.'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
- Newburyport16 lead + galv. lines
- Lawrence65 lead + galv. lines
- Gloucester648 lead + galv. lines
- Beverly1,682 lead + galv. lines
- Peabody53 lead + galv. lines
- Lowell287 lead + galv. lines
- Salem77 lead + galv. lines
- Lynn283 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Amesbury, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Amesbury DPW Water Div., which serves Amesbury, reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,421 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Amesbury?
EPA's service area maps place most of Amesbury in Amesbury DPW Water Div.'s service area (PWSID MA3007000). Merrimac Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Amesbury home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Amesbury DPW Water Div.'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 Amesbury 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 Amesbury DPW Water Div. whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.