New Hampshire · population 15,389
Lead pipes in Lebanon, NH
109 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lebanon (population 15,389) gets its water from Lebanon Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 109 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,292, with 1,183 more of unknown material.
8.4% of Lebanon Water Dept'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) 8.4%
- Unknown 92%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Lebanon Water Dept (2024): not detected 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 Lebanon Water Dept.
Water systems serving Lebanon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Water DeptMain system | 0 | 109 | 1,183 | 8.4% |
| Mascoma MeadowsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0% |
| Olympic Mobile Home Vill/UpperAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Olympic Mobile Home Vill/LowerAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 16 | 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 Lebanon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lebanon Water Dept'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
- Laconia53 lead + galv. lines
- Manchester17,297 unknown
- Rochesterno lead reported
- Nashua870 lead + galv. lines
- Somersworth191 lead + galv. lines
- Dover7,939 unknown
- Portsmouth140 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lebanon, NH have lead pipes?
Yes. Lebanon Water Dept, which serves Lebanon, reported 0 lead and 109 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,183 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lebanon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lebanon in Lebanon Water Dept's service area (PWSID NH1321010). Mascoma Meadows, Olympic Mobile Home Vill/Upper, Olympic Mobile Home Vill/Lower also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lebanon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lebanon Water Dept'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 Lebanon 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 Lebanon Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.