Massachusetts · population 105,788
Lead pipes in Brockton, MA
650 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Brockton (population 105,788) gets its water from Brockton Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 650 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 24,478, with 7,971 more of unknown material.
2.7% of Brockton Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Massachusetts average (2.2%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.7%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 65%
Latest lead test for Brockton Water Department (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 4 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 Brockton Water Department.
Water systems serving Brockton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 650 | 7,971 | 2.7% |
| West Bridgewater Water DeptServes nearby areas | 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 Brockton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Brockton 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
- Randolph8 lead + galv. lines
- Bridgewater103 lead + galv. lines
- Braintree3,488 lead + galv. lines
- Weymouth48 lead + galv. lines
- Quincy452 lead + galv. lines
- Taunton18 lead + galv. lines
- Attleboro844 lead + galv. lines
- North Attleborough148 lead + galv. lines
Check another water system
Questions
Does Brockton, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Brockton Water Department, which serves Brockton, reported 0 lead and 650 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,971 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Brockton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Brockton in Brockton Water Department's service area (PWSID MA4044000). West Bridgewater Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Brockton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Brockton 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 Brockton 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 Brockton Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.