Massachusetts · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Suffolk County, MA
5 community water systems serving Suffolk County reported 3,253 lead and 290 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,154 of unknown material. The most are in Boston Water and Sewer Commission (Mwra).
2.9% 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%).
- Lead 2.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 7.6%
- Non-lead 90%
Water systems serving Suffolk County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Water and Sewer Commission (Mwra)Boston | 2,184 | 265 | 4,180 | 2.5% |
| Winthrop Water Division, (Mwra)Winthrop | 539 | 0 | 0 | 12% |
| Revere Water Division (Mwra)Revere | 443 | 24 | 571 | 4.4% |
| Chelsea Water Dept. (Mwra)Chelsea | 87 | 1 | 4,403 | 1.5% |
| MwraBoston | 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 Suffolk County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Suffolk County reported 3,253 lead and 290 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,154 of unknown material.
Which Suffolk County water systems have the most lead lines?
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (Mwra) (2,449), Winthrop Water Division, (Mwra) (539), Revere Water Division (Mwra) (467).
How do I check my home in Suffolk 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.