New Hampshire · population 12,218
Lead pipes in Somersworth, NH
191 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Somersworth (population 12,218) gets its water from Somersworth Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 191 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,431, with 2,240 more of unknown material.
7.9% of Somersworth 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) 7.9%
- Unknown 92%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Somersworth Water Works (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Somersworth Water Works.
Water systems serving Somersworth
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somersworth Water WorksMain system | 0 | 191 | 2,240 | 7.9% |
| Dover Water DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 7,939 | 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 Somersworth
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Somersworth 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
- Dover7,939 unknown
- Rochesterno lead reported
- Portsmouth140 lead + galv. lines
- Manchester17,297 unknown
- Laconia53 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin1,577 unknown
- Nashua870 lead + galv. lines
- Lebanon109 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Somersworth, NH have lead pipes?
Yes. Somersworth Water Works, which serves Somersworth, reported 0 lead and 191 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,240 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Somersworth?
EPA's service area maps place most of Somersworth in Somersworth Water Works's service area (PWSID NH2151010). Dover Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Somersworth home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Somersworth 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 Somersworth 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 Somersworth Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.