Massachusetts · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dukes County, MA
3 community water systems serving Dukes County reported 31 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,881 of unknown material. The most are in Tisbury Water Works.
0.3% 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 17%
- Non-lead 83%
Water systems serving Dukes County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tisbury Water WorksTisbury | 31 | 1 | 1,880 | 1.1% |
| Oak Bluffs Water DistrictOak Bluffs | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Edgartown Water DepartmentEdgartown | 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 Dukes County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Dukes County reported 31 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,881 of unknown material.
Which Dukes County water systems have the most lead lines?
Tisbury Water Works (32).
How do I check my home in Dukes 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.