Lead Pipe Map

Massachusetts · 33 community water systems

Lead pipes in Norfolk County, MA

33 community water systems serving Norfolk County reported 4,436 lead and 2,049 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 49,188 of unknown material. The most are in Braintree Water and Sewer Dept..

3.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Massachusetts average (2.2%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).

4,436Lead
2,049Galvanized, replace
49,188Unknown
141,823Non-lead

Water systems serving Norfolk County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
Braintree Water and Sewer Dept.Braintree3,448402,81429%39,143
Dedham Westwood Water Dist.Dedham136442,7535.2%41,630
Wellesley Water DivisionWellesley04815,7596.0%29,550
Quincy Water Dept. (Mwra)Quincy4511442.2%106,000
Franklin Water DepartmentFranklin03575513.9%33,706
Norwood Water Dept. (Mwra)Norwood23305,1162.8%29,909
Sharon Water DeptSharon139745833.6%16,846
Milton Water Dept. (Mwra)Milton391612,5292.3%28,630
Bellingham DPW Water Sewer DivisionBellingham35703,3871.7%16,556
Needham Water DeptNeedham2560280.8%31,664
Weymouth Water DepartmentWeymouth8406110.3%57,871
Walpole Water DeptWalpole15264,8840.5%24,070
Canton Water DeptCanton1333,3860.4%22,766
Holbrook Public Works DeptHolbrook0303,2960.8%11,405
Plainville Water DepartmentPlainville1607150.6%8,805
Medway Water DepartmentMedway0111,2280.3%14,176
Millis Water DeptMillis0111,0900.4%9,055
Stoughton Water DepartmentStoughton11000.1%29,281
Randolph Water DepartmentRandolph179,090<0.1%35,114
Cohasset Water DeptCohasset0222<0.1%7,555
Brookline Water and Sewer DivisionBrookline01107<0.1%63,191
Medfield Water Dept.Medfield100<0.1%12,713
Wrentham Water DivisionWrentham006810%12,190
Aquarion Water Company (Dover)Dover003530%1,929
Town of AvonAvon001600%4,777
Mount St Marys AbbeyWrentham0010%60
Tri Town Water BoardBraintree000–856,000
Randolph/Holbrook Joint Water BoardRandolph000–46,519
Foxboro Water DepartmentFoxborough0000%18,721
Norfolk Water DivisionNorfolk0000%7,602
Wellesley CollegeWellesley0000%3,000
Southfield Redevelopement AuthorityWeymouth0000%2,300
McI Norfolk/Cedar Junction/WalpoleNorfolk0000%2,200

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Norfolk County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Norfolk County reported 4,436 lead and 2,049 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 49,188 of unknown material.

Which Norfolk County water systems have the most lead lines?

Braintree Water and Sewer Dept. (3,488), Dedham Westwood Water Dist. (657), Wellesley Water Division (481).

How do I check my home in Norfolk 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.