Massachusetts · population 154,888
Lead pipes in Springfield, MA
49 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Springfield (population 154,888) gets its water from Springfield Water and Sewer Commission. That system reported 0 lead and 49 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 45,187, with 22 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Springfield Water and Sewer Commission'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) 0.1%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (2024): 3.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Springfield Water and Sewer Commission.
Water systems serving Springfield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Water and Sewer CommissionMain system | 0 | 49 | 22 | 0.1% |
| East Longmeadow DPW Water DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3,600 | 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 Springfield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Springfield Water and Sewer Commission'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
- Chicopee54 lead + galv. lines
- West Springfield217 lead + galv. lines
- Agawam5 lead + galv. lines
- Holyoke101 lead + galv. lines
- Westfield15 lead + galv. lines
- Easthamptonno lead reported
- Palmer21 lead + galv. lines
- Amherst1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Springfield, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, which serves Springfield, reported 0 lead and 49 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Springfield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Springfield in Springfield Water and Sewer Commission's service area (PWSID MA1281000). East Longmeadow DPW Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Springfield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Springfield Water and Sewer Commission'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 Springfield 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 Springfield Water and Sewer Commission whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.