Massachusetts · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hampshire County, MA
13 community water systems serving Hampshire County reported 35 lead and 155 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,913 of unknown material. The most are in Ware Water Dept.
0.5% 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 13%
- Non-lead 87%
Water systems serving Hampshire County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ware Water DeptWare | 2 | 86 | 1,292 | 3.5% |
| Northampton Water DivisionNorthampton | 26 | 56 | 1,995 | 0.9% |
| Southampton Water DeptSouthampton | 6 | 8 | 690 | 0.8% |
| Hatfield Water DeptHatfield | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Amherst DPW Water DivisionAmherst | 1 | 0 | 239 | <0.1% |
| Huntington Water DeptHuntington | 0 | 1 | 174 | 0.3% |
| Hadley DPW Water DivisionHadley | 0 | 0 | 471 | 0% |
| Sports Haven Mobile Home ParkBelchertown | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Easthampton Water DeptEasthampton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| South Hadley FD #1 (Mwra)South Hadley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| South Hadley Fire District #2 Water DeptSouth Hadley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Belchertown Water DistrictBelchertown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Williamsburg Water DeptWilliamsburg | 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 Hampshire County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hampshire County reported 35 lead and 155 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,913 of unknown material.
Which Hampshire County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ware Water Dept (88), Northampton Water Division (82), Southampton Water Dept (14).
How do I check my home in Hampshire 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.