Massachusetts · 18 community water systems
Lead pipes in Berkshire County, MA
18 community water systems serving Berkshire County reported 5 lead and 534 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,878 of unknown material. The most are in Adams Fire District.
1.4% 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) 1.4%
- Unknown 35%
- Non-lead 64%
Water systems serving Berkshire County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Fire DistrictAdams | 0 | 291 | 0 | 9.8% |
| North Adams Water DeptNorth Adams | 2 | 72 | 2,976 | 1.6% |
| Pittsfield Dpu Water DeptPittsfield | 3 | 33 | 3,300 | 0.2% |
| Williamstown Water DeptWilliamstown | 0 | 28 | 1,162 | 1.4% |
| Housatonic Water WorksGreat Barrington | 0 | 25 | 797 | 3.0% |
| Stockbridge Water DeptStockbridge | 0 | 22 | 4 | 3.1% |
| Aquarion Water CompanySheffield | 0 | 19 | 315 | 3.8% |
| Mill River Water Takers AssociationNew Marlborough | 0 | 18 | 0 | 58% |
| Lee Water DeptLee | 0 | 14 | 1,561 | 0.6% |
| Great Barrington Fire DistGreat Barrington | 0 | 9 | 934 | 0.5% |
| Cheshire Water DeptCheshire | 0 | 1 | 294 | 0.2% |
| Egremont Water DeptEgremont | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.5% |
| High Lawn FarmLee | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.2% |
| Dalton Fire DistrictDalton | 0 | 0 | 1,485 | 0% |
| Hinsdale Water DeptHinsdale | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Lenox DPW Water DivisionLenox | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lanesborough Fire and Water DistrictLanesborough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jiminy Peak ResortHancock | 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 Berkshire County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Berkshire County reported 5 lead and 534 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,878 of unknown material.
Which Berkshire County water systems have the most lead lines?
Adams Fire District (291), North Adams Water Dept (74), Pittsfield Dpu Water Dept (36).
How do I check my home in Berkshire 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.