Massachusetts · population 43,223
Lead pipes in Beverly, MA
1,682 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Beverly (population 43,223) gets its water from Beverly Water Dept. That system reported 3 lead and 1,679 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,821, with 6 more of unknown material.
11% of Beverly 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 11%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 89%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Beverly Water Dept.
Water systems serving Beverly
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Water DeptMain system | 3 | 1,679 | 6 | 11% |
| Salem and Beverly Water Supply BoardAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Salem Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 61 | 16 | 3,386 | 0.7% |
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 Beverly
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Beverly 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
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Questions
Does Beverly, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Beverly Water Dept, which serves Beverly, reported 3 lead and 1,679 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Beverly?
EPA's service area maps place most of Beverly in Beverly Water Dept's service area (PWSID MA3030000). Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board, Salem Water Department also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Beverly home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Beverly 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 Beverly 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 Beverly Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.