Massachusetts · population 60,702
Lead pipes in Revere, MA
467 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Revere (population 60,702) gets its water from Revere Water Division (Mwra). That system reported 443 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,703, with 571 more of unknown material.
4.4% of Revere Water Division (Mwra)'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Massachusetts average (2.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 4.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 5.3%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Revere Water Division (Mwra) (2025): 8.1 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, 2 still open for Revere Water Division (Mwra).
Water systems serving Revere
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revere Water Division (Mwra)Main system | 443 | 24 | 571 | 4.4% |
| Saugus Water Dept. (Mwra)Serves nearby areas | 136 | 68 | 2,730 | 2.1% |
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 Revere
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Revere Water Division (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 Revere, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Revere Water Division (Mwra), which serves Revere, reported 443 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 571 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Revere?
EPA's service area maps place most of Revere in Revere Water Division (Mwra)'s service area (PWSID MA3248000). Saugus Water Dept. (Mwra) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Revere home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Revere Water Division (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 Revere 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 Revere Water Division (Mwra) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.