Massachusetts · population 12,388
Lead pipes in Palmer, MA
21 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Palmer (population 12,388) gets its water from Palmer Water District No.1. That system reported 1 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,381, with 379 more of unknown material.
1.5% of Palmer Water District No.1'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) 1.4%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 71%
Latest lead test for Palmer Water District No.1 (Jun 2024–Sep 2024): 2.1 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 Palmer Water District No.1.
Water systems serving Palmer
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Water District No.1Main system | 1 | 20 | 379 | 1.5% |
| Three Rivers Fire DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Thorndike Fire and Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 321 | 0% |
| Bondsville Fire and Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Palmer
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Palmer Water District No.1'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
- Springfield49 lead + galv. lines
- Chicopee54 lead + galv. lines
- Amherst1 lead + galv. lines
- Southbridgeno lead reported
- Holyoke101 lead + galv. lines
- West Springfield217 lead + galv. lines
- Easthamptonno lead reported
- Agawam5 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Palmer, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Palmer Water District No.1, which serves Palmer, reported 1 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 379 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Palmer?
EPA's service area maps place most of Palmer in Palmer Water District No.1's service area (PWSID MA1227000). Three Rivers Fire District, Thorndike Fire and Water District, Bondsville Fire and Water District also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Palmer home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Palmer Water District No.1'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 Palmer 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 Palmer Water District No.1 whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.