Massachusetts · population 12,492
Lead pipes in North Adams, MA
74 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of North Adams (population 12,492) gets its water from North Adams Water Dept. That system reported 2 lead and 72 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,756, with 2,976 more of unknown material.
1.6% of North Adams Water Dept'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) 1.5%
- Unknown 63%
- Non-lead 36%
Latest lead test for North Adams Water Dept (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): not detected 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 North Adams Water Dept.
Water systems serving North Adams
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Adams Water DeptMain system | 2 | 72 | 2,976 | 1.6% |
| Adams Fire DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 291 | 0 | 9.8% |
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 North Adams
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on North Adams Water Dept'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
- Pittsfield36 lead + galv. lines
- Greenfieldno lead reported
- Easthamptonno lead reported
- Amherst1 lead + galv. lines
- Holyoke101 lead + galv. lines
- Westfield15 lead + galv. lines
- Chicopee54 lead + galv. lines
- West Springfield217 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does North Adams, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. North Adams Water Dept, which serves North Adams, reported 2 lead and 72 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,976 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to North Adams?
EPA's service area maps place most of North Adams in North Adams Water Dept's service area (PWSID MA1209000). Adams Fire District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my North Adams home has a lead service line?
Search your address on North Adams Water Dept'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 North Adams 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 North Adams Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.