Massachusetts · population 43,121
Lead pipes in Pittsfield, MA
36 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Pittsfield (population 43,121) gets its water from Pittsfield Dpu Water Dept. That system reported 3 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 15,293, with 3,300 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Pittsfield Dpu 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 78%
Latest lead test for Pittsfield Dpu Water Dept (2023): 1.7 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 Pittsfield Dpu Water Dept.
Water systems serving Pittsfield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield Dpu Water DeptMain system | 3 | 33 | 3,300 | 0.2% |
| Lanesborough Fire and Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 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 Pittsfield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Pittsfield Dpu 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
- North Adams74 lead + galv. lines
- Easthamptonno lead reported
- Westfield15 lead + galv. lines
- Holyoke101 lead + galv. lines
- Greenfieldno lead reported
- West Springfield217 lead + galv. lines
- Amherst1 lead + galv. lines
- Chicopee54 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Pittsfield, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Pittsfield Dpu Water Dept, which serves Pittsfield, reported 3 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,300 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pittsfield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pittsfield in Pittsfield Dpu Water Dept's service area (PWSID MA1236000). Lanesborough Fire and Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pittsfield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Pittsfield Dpu 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 Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield Dpu Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.