Massachusetts · population 55,381
Lead pipes in Chicopee, MA
54 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Chicopee (population 55,381) gets its water from Chicopee Water Dept (Mwra). That system reported 48 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 15,695, with 11,134 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Chicopee Water Dept (Mwra)'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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 71%
- Non-lead 29%
Latest lead test for Chicopee Water Dept (Mwra) (Jun 2024–Sep 2024): 1.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Chicopee Water Dept (Mwra).
Water systems serving Chicopee
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee Water Dept (Mwra)Main system | 48 | 6 | 11,134 | 0.3% |
| Springfield Water and Sewer CommissionServes nearby areas | 0 | 49 | 22 | 0.1% |
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 Chicopee
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Chicopee Water Dept (Mwra)'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
- Holyoke101 lead + galv. lines
- Springfield49 lead + galv. lines
- West Springfield217 lead + galv. lines
- Easthamptonno lead reported
- Agawam5 lead + galv. lines
- Westfield15 lead + galv. lines
- Amherst1 lead + galv. lines
- Palmer21 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Chicopee, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Chicopee Water Dept (Mwra), which serves Chicopee, reported 48 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,134 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Chicopee?
EPA's service area maps place most of Chicopee in Chicopee Water Dept (Mwra)'s service area (PWSID MA1061000). Springfield Water and Sewer Commission also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Chicopee home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Chicopee Water Dept (Mwra)'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 Chicopee 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 Chicopee Water Dept (Mwra) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.