Massachusetts · population 51,825
Lead pipes in Everett, MA
1,073 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Everett (population 51,825) gets its water from Everett Water Dept. (Mwra). That system reported 1,071 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,129, with 1,428 more of unknown material.
13% of Everett Water Dept. (Mwra)'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 13%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 69%
Latest lead test for Everett Water Dept. (Mwra) (2025): 5.7 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, 1 still open for Everett Water Dept. (Mwra).
Water systems serving Everett
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everett Water Dept. (Mwra)Main system | 1,071 | 2 | 1,428 | 13% |
| Chelsea Water Dept. (Mwra)Serves nearby areas | 87 | 1 | 4,403 | 1.5% |
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 Everett
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Everett 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
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Questions
Does Everett, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Everett Water Dept. (Mwra), which serves Everett, reported 1,071 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,428 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Everett?
EPA's service area maps place most of Everett in Everett Water Dept. (Mwra)'s service area (PWSID MA3093000). Chelsea Water Dept. (Mwra) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Everett home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Everett 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 Everett 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 Everett Water Dept. (Mwra) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.