Massachusetts · population 29,167
Lead pipes in Bridgewater, MA
103 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bridgewater (population 29,167) gets its water from Bridgewater Water Department. That system reported 5 lead and 98 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,036, with 1,448 more of unknown material.
1.3% of Bridgewater Water Department'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) 1.2%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 81%
Latest lead test for Bridgewater Water Department (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 3 still open for Bridgewater Water Department.
Water systems serving Bridgewater
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Water DepartmentMain system | 5 | 98 | 1,448 | 1.3% |
| McI BridgewaterAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Bridgewater
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bridgewater Water Department'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
- Taunton18 lead + galv. lines
- Brockton650 lead + galv. lines
- Randolph8 lead + galv. lines
- Braintree3,488 lead + galv. lines
- Weymouth48 lead + galv. lines
- Attleboro844 lead + galv. lines
- Fall River923 lead + galv. lines
- North Attleborough148 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bridgewater, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Bridgewater Water Department, which serves Bridgewater, reported 5 lead and 98 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,448 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bridgewater?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bridgewater in Bridgewater Water Department's service area (PWSID MA4042000). McI Bridgewater also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bridgewater home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bridgewater Water Department'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 Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.