Massachusetts · 21 community water systems
Lead pipes in Barnstable County, MA
21 community water systems serving Barnstable County reported 5 lead and 148 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,682 of unknown material. The most are in Hyannis Water System, Town of Barnstable.
0.1% of these systems' 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) 0.1%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving Barnstable County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyannis Water System, Town of BarnstableBarnstable | 0 | 87 | 2,414 | 1.1% |
| Provincetown Water DepartmentProvincetown | 0 | 40 | 166 | 1.0% |
| Falmouth Water DeptFalmouth | 5 | 13 | 14,298 | <0.1% |
| Yarmouth Water DepartmentYarmouth | 0 | 5 | 22 | <0.1% |
| Cotuit Fire District Water DepartmentBarnstable | 0 | 3 | 30 | 0.1% |
| Chatham Water DepartmentChatham | 0 | 0 | 1,535 | 0% |
| North Sagamore Water DistrictBourne | 0 | 0 | 1,102 | 0% |
| Massasoit Hills Trailer ParkWellfleet | 0 | 0 | 101 | 0% |
| Town of EasthamEastham | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| Dennis Water DistrictDennis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Upper Cape Regional Water CooperativeSandwich | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Centerville Osterville Marstons Mills WDBarnstable | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Harwich Water DepartmentHarwich | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mashpee Water DistrictMashpee | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Brewster Water DepartmentBrewster | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sandwich Water DistrictSandwich | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bourne Water DistrictBourne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Orleans Water DepartmentOrleans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Buzzards Bay Water DistrictBourne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Otis Air National Guard BaseFalmouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Barnstable Fire DistrictBarnstable | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Barnstable County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Barnstable County reported 5 lead and 148 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,682 of unknown material.
Which Barnstable County water systems have the most lead lines?
Hyannis Water System, Town of Barnstable (87), Provincetown Water Department (40), Falmouth Water Dept (18).
How do I check my home in Barnstable County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.