Massachusetts · 18 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hampden County, MA
18 community water systems serving Hampden County reported 50 lead and 489 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 29,924 of unknown material. The most are in West Springfield DPW Water Division.
0.4% 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) 0.4%
- Unknown 24%
- Non-lead 75%
Water systems serving Hampden County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield DPW Water DivisionWest Springfield | 0 | 217 | 1,051 | 2.3% |
| Holyoke Water WorksHolyoke | 0 | 101 | 629 | 1.2% |
| Longmeadow Water DeptLongmeadow | 0 | 61 | 563 | 1.1% |
| Chicopee Water Dept (Mwra)Chicopee | 48 | 6 | 11,134 | 0.3% |
| Springfield Water and Sewer CommissionSpringfield | 0 | 49 | 22 | 0.1% |
| Palmer Water District No.1Palmer | 1 | 20 | 379 | 1.5% |
| Westfield Dpwwater DivisionWestfield | 1 | 14 | 3,722 | 0.1% |
| Blandford Water DeptBlandford | 0 | 12 | 0 | 5.0% |
| Agawam Water DepartmentAgawam | 0 | 5 | 6,745 | <0.1% |
| Chester Water DeptChester | 0 | 3 | 185 | 1.2% |
| Russell Water DeptRussell | 0 | 1 | 282 | 0.3% |
| East Longmeadow DPW Water DeptEast Longmeadow | 0 | 0 | 3,600 | 0% |
| Southwick Water DeptSouthwick | 0 | 0 | 1,289 | 0% |
| Thorndike Fire and Water DistrictPalmer | 0 | 0 | 321 | 0% |
| Wilbraham Water Dept (Mwra)Wilbraham | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Monson Water and Sewer DeptMonson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Three Rivers Fire DistrictPalmer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bondsville Fire and Water DistrictPalmer | 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 Hampden County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hampden County reported 50 lead and 489 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 29,924 of unknown material.
Which Hampden County water systems have the most lead lines?
West Springfield DPW Water Division (217), Holyoke Water Works (101), Longmeadow Water Dept (61).
How do I check my home in Hampden 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.