Massachusetts · population 73,361
Lead pipes in Framingham, MA
60 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Framingham (population 73,361) gets its water from Framingham Water Dept. (Mwra). That system reported 0 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 18,767, with 61 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Framingham 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Framingham Water Dept. (Mwra) (2025): 1.6 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 Framingham Water Dept. (Mwra).
Water systems serving Framingham
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham Water Dept. (Mwra)Main system | 0 | 60 | 61 | 0.3% |
| Natick Water and Sewer DivisionServes nearby areas | 0 | 16 | 212 | 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 Framingham
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Framingham 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
- Marlborough313 lead + galv. lines
- Walthamno lead reported
- Newton287 lead + galv. lines
- Watertown21 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin357 lead + galv. lines
- Cambridge2,195 lead + galv. lines
- Somerville101 lead + galv. lines
- Medford5,130 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Framingham, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Framingham Water Dept. (Mwra), which serves Framingham, reported 0 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 61 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Framingham?
EPA's service area maps place most of Framingham in Framingham Water Dept. (Mwra)'s service area (PWSID MA3100000). Natick Water and Sewer Division also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Framingham home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Framingham 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 Framingham 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 Framingham Water Dept. (Mwra) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.