New Hampshire · population 17,310
Lead pipes in Laconia, NH
53 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Laconia (population 17,310) gets its water from Laconia Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 230, with 177 more of unknown material.
23% of Laconia Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New Hampshire average (1.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 23%
- Unknown 77%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Laconia Water Works (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Laconia Water Works.
Water systems serving Laconia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia Water WorksMain system | 0 | 53 | 177 | 23% |
| Pendleton CoveAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 139 | 0% |
| Wentworth Cove EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Laconia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Laconia Water Works's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Franklin1,577 unknown
- Rochesterno lead reported
- Somersworth191 lead + galv. lines
- Lebanon109 lead + galv. lines
- Dover7,939 unknown
- Manchester17,297 unknown
- Portsmouth140 lead + galv. lines
- Nashua870 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Laconia, NH have lead pipes?
Yes. Laconia Water Works, which serves Laconia, reported 0 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 177 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Laconia?
EPA's service area maps place most of Laconia in Laconia Water Works's service area (PWSID NH1281010). Pendleton Cove, Wentworth Cove Estates also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Laconia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Laconia Water Works's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Laconia be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Laconia Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.