Massachusetts · 20 community water systems
Lead pipes in Bristol County, MA
20 community water systems serving Bristol County reported 6,758 lead and 3,210 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 29,419 of unknown material. The most are in City of New Bedford Dpi.
6.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Massachusetts average (2.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 4.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.1%
- Unknown 20%
- Non-lead 74%
Water systems serving Bristol County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of New Bedford DpiNew Bedford | 5,676 | 0 | 14 | 22% |
| Somerset Water DepartmentSomerset | 0 | 2,171 | 3,096 | 31% |
| Fall River Water DepartmentFall River | 906 | 17 | 4,892 | 4.7% |
| Attleboro Water DeptAttleboro | 0 | 844 | 1,402 | 5.8% |
| North Attleboro Water DeptNorth Attleborough | 148 | 0 | 5,691 | 1.7% |
| Fairhaven Water DeptFairhaven | 13 | 78 | 1,775 | 1.4% |
| Seekonk Water DistrictSeekonk | 0 | 76 | 1,524 | 1.5% |
| Taunton Water DivisionTaunton | 0 | 18 | 348 | 0.1% |
| Dartmouth Water DivisionDartmouth | 15 | 0 | 164 | 0.2% |
| Dighton Water DistrictDighton | 0 | 4 | 827 | 0.2% |
| Easton Water DivEaston | 0 | 2 | 1,596 | <0.1% |
| Norton Water DepartmentNorton | 0 | 0 | 3,936 | 0% |
| Mansfield Water DivisionMansfield | 0 | 0 | 3,046 | 0% |
| North Raynham Water DistrictRaynham | 0 | 0 | 826 | 0% |
| North Dighton Fire DistrictDighton | 0 | 0 | 282 | 0% |
| Inima USA / Aquaria LLCDighton | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Swansea Water DistrictSwansea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Raynham Center Water DistrictRaynham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Acushnet Water DepartmentAcushnet | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Freetown Water CommissionFreetown | 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 Bristol County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Bristol County reported 6,758 lead and 3,210 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 29,419 of unknown material.
Which Bristol County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of New Bedford Dpi (5,676), Somerset Water Department (2,171), Fall River Water Department (923).
How do I check my home in Bristol 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.