Lead Pipe Map

Massachusetts · population 103,489

Lead pipes in Lynn, MA

283 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Lynn (population 103,489) gets its water from Lynn Water and Sewer Comm. That system reported 224 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 20,526, with 7,765 more of unknown material.

1.4% of Lynn Water and Sewer Comm's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Massachusetts average (2.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

224Lead
59Galvanized, replace
7,765Unknown material
12,478Non-lead

Latest lead test for Lynn Water and Sewer Comm (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.4 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 Lynn Water and Sewer Comm.

Water systems serving Lynn

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Lynn Water and Sewer CommMain system224597,7651.4%
Peabody Water Dept.Serves nearby areas5302,8680.4%

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 Lynn

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lynn Water and Sewer Comm's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapLynn Water and Sewer Comm details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Lynn, MA have lead pipes?

Yes. Lynn Water and Sewer Comm, which serves Lynn, reported 224 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,765 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Lynn?

EPA's service area maps place most of Lynn in Lynn Water and Sewer Comm's service area (PWSID MA3163000). Peabody Water Dept. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Lynn home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Lynn Water and Sewer Comm'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 Lynn 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 Lynn Water and Sewer Comm whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.