Massachusetts · population 18,106
Lead pipes in Southbridge, MA
No lead lines reported
Most of Southbridge (population 18,106) gets its water from Southbridge Water Department, which reported 4,507 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Southbridge 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Southbridge Water Department (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Southbridge Water Department.
Water systems serving Southbridge
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbridge Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sturbridge Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,173 | 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 Southbridge
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Southbridge 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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Palmer21 lead + galv. lines
- Worcester946 unknown
- Springfield49 lead + galv. lines
- Chicopee54 lead + galv. lines
- Agawam5 lead + galv. lines
- West Springfield217 lead + galv. lines
- Marlborough313 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin357 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Southbridge, MA have lead pipes?
Southbridge Water Department, which serves Southbridge, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Southbridge?
EPA's service area maps place most of Southbridge in Southbridge Water Department's service area (PWSID MA2278000). Sturbridge Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Southbridge home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Southbridge 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 Southbridge 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 Southbridge Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.