Massachusetts · population 94,689
Lead pipes in Fall River, MA
923 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fall River (population 94,689) gets its water from Fall River Water Department. That system reported 906 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 19,547, with 4,892 more of unknown material.
4.7% of Fall River Water Department'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 4.6%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 70%
Latest lead test for Fall River Water Department (2025): 12 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 Fall River Water Department.
Water systems serving Fall River
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River Water DepartmentMain system | 906 | 17 | 4,892 | 4.7% |
| Freetown Water CommissionServes 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 Fall River
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Fall River 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
- New Bedford5,676 lead + galv. lines
- Taunton18 lead + galv. lines
- Attleboro844 lead + galv. lines
- Bridgewater103 lead + galv. lines
- North Attleborough148 lead + galv. lines
- Brockton650 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin357 lead + galv. lines
- Randolph8 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fall River, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Fall River Water Department, which serves Fall River, reported 906 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,892 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fall River?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fall River in Fall River Water Department's service area (PWSID MA4095000). Freetown Water Commission also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fall River home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Fall River 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 Fall River 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 Fall River Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.