Massachusetts · population 29,028
Lead pipes in West Springfield, MA
217 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of West Springfield (population 29,028) gets its water from West Springfield DPW Water Division. That system reported 0 lead and 217 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,418, with 1,051 more of unknown material.
2.3% of West Springfield DPW Water Division's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Massachusetts average (2.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 87%
Latest lead test for West Springfield DPW Water Division (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.6 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 West Springfield DPW Water Division.
Water systems serving West Springfield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield DPW Water DivisionMain system | 0 | 217 | 1,051 | 2.3% |
| Springfield Water and Sewer CommissionServes nearby areas | 0 | 49 | 22 | 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 West Springfield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on West Springfield DPW Water Division'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
- Agawam5 lead + galv. lines
- Chicopee54 lead + galv. lines
- Westfield15 lead + galv. lines
- Springfield49 lead + galv. lines
- Holyoke101 lead + galv. lines
- Easthamptonno lead reported
- Amherst1 lead + galv. lines
- Palmer21 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does West Springfield, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. West Springfield DPW Water Division, which serves West Springfield, reported 0 lead and 217 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,051 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to West Springfield?
EPA's service area maps place most of West Springfield in West Springfield DPW Water Division's service area (PWSID MA1325000). Springfield Water and Sewer Commission also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my West Springfield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on West Springfield DPW Water Division'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 West 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 West Springfield DPW Water Division whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.