Massachusetts · population 89,332
Lead pipes in Lawrence, MA
65 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lawrence (population 89,332) gets its water from Lawrence Water Works. That system reported 65 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,777, with 406 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Lawrence 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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 3.2%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Lawrence Water Works (2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based, 1 still open for Lawrence Water Works.
Water systems serving Lawrence
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Water WorksMain system | 65 | 0 | 406 | 0.5% |
| North Andover Water DeptServes nearby areas | 1 | 1 | 807 | <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 Lawrence
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lawrence 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
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Questions
Does Lawrence, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Lawrence Water Works, which serves Lawrence, reported 65 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 406 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lawrence?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lawrence in Lawrence Water Works's service area (PWSID MA3149000). North Andover Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lawrence home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.