New Hampshire · 45 community water systems
Lead pipes in Merrimack County, NH
45 community water systems serving Merrimack County reported 0 lead and 169 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,181 of unknown material. The most are in Concord Water Dept.
1.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New Hampshire average (1.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 99%
- Non-lead 0%
Water systems serving Merrimack County
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 Merrimack County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Merrimack County reported 0 lead and 169 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,181 of unknown material.
Which Merrimack County water systems have the most lead lines?
Concord Water Dept (159), Pembroke Water Works (5), Tilton Northfield Water Dist (3).
How do I check my home in Merrimack 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.