Massachusetts · population 60,159
Lead pipes in Weymouth, MA
48 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Weymouth (population 60,159) gets its water from Weymouth Water Department. That system reported 8 lead and 40 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 16,937, with 611 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Weymouth 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 3.6%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Weymouth Water Department (2026): 1.2 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 Weymouth Water Department.
Water systems serving Weymouth
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Water DepartmentMain system | 8 | 40 | 611 | 0.3% |
| Southfield Redevelopement AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Braintree Water and Sewer Dept.Serves nearby areas | 3,448 | 40 | 2,814 | 29% |
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 Weymouth
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Weymouth 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
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Questions
Does Weymouth, MA have lead pipes?
Yes. Weymouth Water Department, which serves Weymouth, reported 8 lead and 40 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 611 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Weymouth?
EPA's service area maps place most of Weymouth in Weymouth Water Department's service area (PWSID MA4336000). Southfield Redevelopement Authority, Braintree Water and Sewer Dept. also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Weymouth home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Weymouth 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 Weymouth 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 Weymouth Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.