Massachusetts · population 39,134
Lead pipes in Braintree, MA
3,488 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Braintree (population 39,134) gets its water from Braintree Water and Sewer Dept.. That system reported 3,448 lead and 40 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,180, with 2,814 more of unknown material.
29% of Braintree Water and Sewer 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 28%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 48%
Latest lead test for Braintree Water and Sewer Dept. (2025): 4.8 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 Braintree Water and Sewer Dept..
Water systems serving Braintree
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Water and Sewer Dept.Main system | 3,448 | 40 | 2,814 | 29% |
| Tri Town Water BoardAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Quincy Water Dept. (Mwra)Serves nearby areas | 451 | 1 | 44 | 2.2% |
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 Braintree
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Braintree Water and Sewer 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.
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Questions
Does Braintree, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Braintree Water and Sewer Dept., which serves Braintree, reported 3,448 lead and 40 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,814 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Braintree?
EPA's service area maps place most of Braintree in Braintree Water and Sewer Dept.'s service area (PWSID MA4040000). Tri Town Water Board, Quincy Water Dept. (Mwra) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Braintree home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Braintree Water and Sewer 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 Braintree 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 Braintree Water and Sewer Dept. whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.