Massachusetts · population 40,989
Lead pipes in Amherst, MA
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Amherst (population 40,989) gets its water from Amherst DPW Water Division. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,576, with 239 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Amherst DPW Water Division'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 3.2%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for Amherst DPW Water Division (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 8 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 Amherst DPW Water Division.
Water systems serving Amherst
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst DPW Water DivisionMain system | 1 | 0 | 239 | <0.1% |
| Hadley DPW Water DivisionServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 471 | 0% |
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 Amherst
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Amherst DPW Water Division'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
- Easthamptonno lead reported
- Holyoke101 lead + galv. lines
- Chicopee54 lead + galv. lines
- Palmer21 lead + galv. lines
- Springfield49 lead + galv. lines
- Greenfieldno lead reported
- West Springfield217 lead + galv. lines
- Westfield15 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Amherst, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Amherst DPW Water Division, which serves Amherst, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 239 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Amherst?
EPA's service area maps place most of Amherst in Amherst DPW Water Division's service area (PWSID MA1008000). Hadley DPW Water Division also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Amherst home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Amherst DPW Water Division'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 Amherst 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 Amherst DPW Water Division whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.