Massachusetts · population 21,381
Lead pipes in Gardner, MA
21 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Gardner (population 21,381) gets its water from Gardner Water Department. That system reported 2 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,596, with 562 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Gardner Water Department'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 10%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Gardner Water Department (2025): 3 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 Gardner Water Department.
Water systems serving Gardner
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Water DepartmentMain system | 2 | 19 | 562 | 0.4% |
| Templeton Munic. Light and Water PlantServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 302 | 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 Gardner
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Gardner 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
- Fitchburgno lead reported
- Leominster78 lead + galv. lines
- Worcester946 unknown
- Marlborough313 lead + galv. lines
- Amherst1 lead + galv. lines
- Greenfieldno lead reported
- Palmer21 lead + galv. lines
- Framingham60 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Gardner, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Gardner Water Department, which serves Gardner, reported 2 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 562 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Gardner?
EPA's service area maps place most of Gardner in Gardner Water Department's service area (PWSID MA2103000). Templeton Munic. Light and Water Plant also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Gardner home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Gardner 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 Gardner 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 Gardner Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.