Massachusetts · population 30,491
Lead pipes in Gloucester, MA
648 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Gloucester (population 30,491) gets its water from Gloucester Public Utility Division. That system reported 12 lead and 636 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 13,437, with 4,639 more of unknown material.
4.8% of Gloucester Public Utility Division'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.7%
- Unknown 35%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for Gloucester Public Utility Division (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Gloucester Public Utility Division.
Water systems serving Gloucester
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Public Utility DivisionMain system | 12 | 636 | 4,639 | 4.8% |
| Rockport Water DeptServes nearby areas | 1 | 156 | 1,566 | 4.6% |
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 Gloucester
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Gloucester Public Utility Division'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.
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Questions
Does Gloucester, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Gloucester Public Utility Division, which serves Gloucester, reported 12 lead and 636 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,639 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Gloucester?
EPA's service area maps place most of Gloucester in Gloucester Public Utility Division's service area (PWSID MA3107000). Rockport Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Gloucester home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Gloucester Public Utility Division'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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester Public Utility Division whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.