Massachusetts · population 35,114
Lead pipes in Randolph, MA
8 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Randolph (population 35,114) gets its water from Randolph Water Department. That system reported 1 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,565, with 9,090 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Randolph Water Department'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 95%
- Non-lead 4.9%
Latest lead test for Randolph Water Department (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 3 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 Randolph Water Department.
Water systems serving Randolph
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Water DepartmentMain system | 1 | 7 | 9,090 | <0.1% |
| Randolph/Holbrook Joint Water BoardAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Canton Water DeptServes nearby areas | 1 | 33 | 3,386 | 0.4% |
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 Randolph
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Randolph Water Department'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.
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Questions
Does Randolph, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Randolph Water Department, which serves Randolph, reported 1 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,090 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Randolph?
EPA's service area maps place most of Randolph in Randolph Water Department's service area (PWSID MA4244000). Randolph/Holbrook Joint Water Board, Canton Water Dept also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Randolph home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Randolph Water Department'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 Randolph 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 Randolph Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.