Massachusetts · population 103,434
Lead pipes in Quincy, MA
452 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Quincy (population 103,434) gets its water from Quincy Water Dept. (Mwra). That system reported 451 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 20,858, with 44 more of unknown material.
2.2% of Quincy Water Dept. (Mwra)'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 2.2%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0.2%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Quincy Water Dept. (Mwra) (2026): 21 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 Quincy Water Dept. (Mwra).
Water systems serving Quincy
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Water Dept. (Mwra)Main system | 451 | 1 | 44 | 2.2% |
| Milton Water Dept. (Mwra)Serves nearby areas | 39 | 161 | 2,529 | 2.3% |
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 Quincy
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Quincy Water Dept. (Mwra)'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
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Questions
Does Quincy, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Quincy Water Dept. (Mwra), which serves Quincy, reported 451 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 44 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Quincy?
EPA's service area maps place most of Quincy in Quincy Water Dept. (Mwra)'s service area (PWSID MA3243000). Milton Water Dept. (Mwra) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Quincy home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Quincy Water Dept. (Mwra)'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 Quincy 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 Quincy Water Dept. (Mwra) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.