Massachusetts · population 47,085
Lead pipes in Attleboro, MA
844 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Attleboro (population 47,085) gets its water from Attleboro Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 844 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,542, with 1,402 more of unknown material.
5.8% of Attleboro Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Massachusetts average (2.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.8%
- Unknown 9.6%
- Non-lead 85%
Latest lead test for Attleboro Water Dept (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 1.3 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 Attleboro Water Dept.
Water systems serving Attleboro
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attleboro Water DeptMain system | 0 | 844 | 1,402 | 5.8% |
| North Attleboro Water DeptServes nearby areas | 148 | 0 | 5,691 | 1.7% |
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 Attleboro
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Attleboro Water Dept'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
- North Attleborough148 lead + galv. lines
- Taunton18 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin357 lead + galv. lines
- Bridgewater103 lead + galv. lines
- Brockton650 lead + galv. lines
- Fall River923 lead + galv. lines
- Randolph8 lead + galv. lines
- Braintree3,488 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Attleboro, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Attleboro Water Dept, which serves Attleboro, reported 0 lead and 844 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,402 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Attleboro?
EPA's service area maps place most of Attleboro in Attleboro Water Dept's service area (PWSID MA4016000). North Attleboro Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Attleboro home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Attleboro Water Dept'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 Attleboro 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 Attleboro Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.