Massachusetts · 2 community water systems
Lead pipes in Nantucket County, MA
2 community water systems serving Nantucket County reported 168 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,815 of unknown material. The most are in Wannacomet Water Company.
1.3% 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 1.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 54%
- Non-lead 45%
Water systems serving Nantucket County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wannacomet Water CompanyNantucket | 168 | 0 | 6,019 | 1.5% |
| Siasconset Water DepartmentNantucket | 0 | 0 | 796 | 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 Nantucket County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Nantucket County reported 168 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,815 of unknown material.
Which Nantucket County water systems have the most lead lines?
Wannacomet Water Company (168).
How do I check my home in Nantucket 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.