Lead Pipe Map

Massachusetts · 27 community water systems

Lead pipes in Plymouth County, MA

27 community water systems serving Plymouth County reported 266 lead and 861 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 38,862 of unknown material. The most are in Brockton Water Department.

0.7% 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%).

266Lead
861Galvanized, replace
38,862Unknown
120,213Non-lead

Water systems serving Plymouth County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
Brockton Water DepartmentBrockton06507,9712.7%105,788
Plymouth Water DepartmentPlymouth22832,3911.5%47,100
Bridgewater Water DepartmentBridgewater5981,4481.3%28,633
Weir River Water SystemHingham7513,9750.5%45,339
Marshfield Water DepartmentMarshfield0276,0050.3%34,000
Hanson Water DepartmentHanson0183,1620.6%9,612
Kingston Water DepartmentKingston18000.4%14,715
Middleborough Water SupplyMiddleborough701,3900.1%15,350
Whitman Water SystemWhitman062,6760.1%14,947
Marion Water DivisionMarion041,6280.1%6,119
Scituate Water DivisionScituate024,463<0.1%19,297
Pembroke Water Division DPWPembroke021,652<0.1%18,175
Mattapoisett Water DepartmentMattapoisett102,101<0.1%7,685
Abington/Rockland Joint WTR. WorksAbington0000%33,387
Mattapoisett River Valley W.D.Mattapoisett000–29,600
Wareham Fire DistrictWareham0000%20,102
Duxbury Water DepartmentDuxbury0000%16,387
Hanover Water DeptHanover0000%14,984
East Bridgewater Water DeptEast Bridgewater0000%14,526
Norwell Water DepartmentNorwell0000%11,495
Aquarion Water Company, PinehillsPlymouth0000%9,478
West Bridgewater Water DeptWest Bridgewater0000%7,709
Halifax Water DepartmentHalifax0000%7,575
Onset Fire Districtwater Dept.Wareham0000%5,392
McI BridgewaterBridgewater0000%2,802
Agawam Springs Water CompanyPlymouth0000%2,380
Aquarion Water Company Ponds of PlymouthPlymouth0000%2,267

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 Plymouth County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Plymouth County reported 266 lead and 861 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 38,862 of unknown material.

Which Plymouth County water systems have the most lead lines?

Brockton Water Department (650), Plymouth Water Department (231), Bridgewater Water Department (103).

How do I check my home in Plymouth 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.