Massachusetts · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Franklin County, MA
14 community water systems serving Franklin County reported 0 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,401 of unknown material. The most are in South Deerfield Water Supply District.
0.2% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 78%
Water systems serving Franklin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Deerfield Water Supply DistrictDeerfield | 0 | 10 | 929 | 0.6% |
| Northfield Water DistrictNorthfield | 0 | 8 | 177 | 3.0% |
| Turners Falls Water DeptMontague | 0 | 5 | 1,606 | 0.2% |
| Sunderland Water DistrictSunderland | 0 | 3 | 294 | 0.3% |
| Shelburne Falls Fire DistrictShelburne | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.4% |
| Colrain Fire District #1Colrain | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2.4% |
| East Northfield Water CoNorthfield | 0 | 0 | 246 | 0% |
| Ashfield Water DistrictAshfield | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0% |
| Riverside Water DistrictGill | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0% |
| Monroe Water DistrictMonroe | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Greenfield Water DepartmentGreenfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Orange Water DeptOrange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bernardston Fire Water DistBernardston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Deerfield Fire DistrictDeerfield | 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 Franklin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Franklin County reported 0 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,401 of unknown material.
Which Franklin County water systems have the most lead lines?
South Deerfield Water Supply District (10), Northfield Water District (8), Turners Falls Water Dept (5).
How do I check my home in Franklin 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.