Massachusetts · population 37,838
Lead pipes in Holyoke, MA
101 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Holyoke (population 37,838) gets its water from Holyoke Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 101 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,448, with 629 more of unknown material.
1.2% of Holyoke Water Works'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) 1.2%
- Unknown 7.4%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for Holyoke Water Works (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 9 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 Holyoke Water Works.
Water systems serving Holyoke
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke Water WorksMain system | 0 | 101 | 629 | 1.2% |
| Easthampton Water DeptServes 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 Holyoke
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Holyoke Water Works'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
- Easthamptonno lead reported
- Chicopee54 lead + galv. lines
- West Springfield217 lead + galv. lines
- Westfield15 lead + galv. lines
- Springfield49 lead + galv. lines
- Agawam5 lead + galv. lines
- Amherst1 lead + galv. lines
- Palmer21 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Holyoke, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Holyoke Water Works, which serves Holyoke, reported 0 lead and 101 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 629 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Holyoke?
EPA's service area maps place most of Holyoke in Holyoke Water Works's service area (PWSID MA1137000). Easthampton Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Holyoke home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Holyoke Water Works'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 Holyoke 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 Holyoke Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.