Lead Pipe Map

Massachusetts · population 45,677

Lead pipes in Salem, MA

77 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Salem (population 45,677) gets its water from Salem Water Department. That system reported 61 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,285, with 3,386 more of unknown material.

0.7% of Salem 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%).

61Lead
16Galvanized, replace
3,386Unknown material
6,822Non-lead

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Salem Water Department.

Water systems serving Salem

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Salem Water DepartmentMain system61163,3860.7%
Marblehead Water Dept. (Mwra)Serves nearby areas041,340<0.1%

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 Salem

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Salem Water Department's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapSalem Water Department details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Salem, MA have lead pipes?

Yes. Salem Water Department, which serves Salem, reported 61 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,386 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Salem?

EPA's service area maps place most of Salem in Salem Water Department's service area (PWSID MA3258000). Marblehead Water Dept. (Mwra) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Salem home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.