Massachusetts · population 31,210
Lead pipes in North Attleborough, MA
148 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of North Attleborough (population 31,210) gets its water from North Attleboro Water Dept. That system reported 148 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,513, with 5,691 more of unknown material.
1.7% of North Attleboro Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Massachusetts average (2.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 67%
- Non-lead 31%
Latest lead test for North Attleboro Water Dept (Jan 2025–Jun 2025): 5.1 ppb 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 still open for North Attleboro Water Dept.
Water systems serving North Attleborough
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Attleboro Water DeptMain system | 148 | 0 | 5,691 | 1.7% |
| Attleboro Water DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 844 | 1,402 | 5.8% |
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 Attleborough
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on North Attleboro 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
- Attleboro844 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin357 lead + galv. lines
- Taunton18 lead + galv. lines
- Brockton650 lead + galv. lines
- Bridgewater103 lead + galv. lines
- Randolph8 lead + galv. lines
- Fall River923 lead + galv. lines
- Braintree3,488 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does North Attleborough, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. North Attleboro Water Dept, which serves North Attleborough, reported 148 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,691 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to North Attleborough?
EPA's service area maps place most of North Attleborough in North Attleboro Water Dept's service area (PWSID MA4211000). Attleboro Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my North Attleborough home has a lead service line?
Search your address on North Attleboro 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 Attleborough 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 Attleboro Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.