Massachusetts · population 33,742
Lead pipes in Franklin, MA
357 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Franklin (population 33,742) gets its water from Franklin Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 357 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,248, with 551 more of unknown material.
3.9% of Franklin 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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.9%
- Unknown 6.0%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Franklin Water Department (2025): 2 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 Franklin Water Department.
Water systems serving Franklin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 357 | 551 | 3.9% |
| Bellingham DPW Water Sewer DivisionServes nearby areas | 35 | 70 | 3,387 | 1.7% |
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 Franklin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Franklin 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
- North Attleborough148 lead + galv. lines
- Attleboro844 lead + galv. lines
- Framingham60 lead + galv. lines
- Randolph8 lead + galv. lines
- Marlborough313 lead + galv. lines
- Brockton650 lead + galv. lines
- Newton287 lead + galv. lines
- Taunton18 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Franklin, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Franklin Water Department, which serves Franklin, reported 0 lead and 357 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 551 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Franklin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Franklin in Franklin Water Department's service area (PWSID MA2101000). Bellingham DPW Water Sewer Division also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Franklin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.