New Hampshire · 26 community water systems
Lead pipes in Strafford County, NH
26 community water systems serving Strafford County reported 2 lead and 283 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,913 of unknown material. The most are in Somersworth Water Works.
2.0% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.0%
- Unknown 98%
- Non-lead 0%
Water systems serving Strafford County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somersworth Water WorksSomersworth | 0 | 191 | 2,240 | 7.9% |
| Farmington Water DeptFarmington | 0 | 70 | 1,008 | 6.5% |
| Rollinsford Water Sewer DistRollinsford | 2 | 21 | 516 | 4.3% |
| Unh/Durham Water SysDurham | 0 | 1 | 876 | 0.1% |
| Dover Water DeptDover | 0 | 0 | 7,939 | 0% |
| Milton Water DistMilton | 0 | 0 | 432 | 0% |
| Pineland ParkMilton | 0 | 0 | 165 | 0% |
| Emerald AcresBarrington | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0% |
| Copple Crown Village DistrictNew Durham | 0 | 0 | 83 | 0% |
| Pine Knoll VillageLee | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0% |
| Barrington Mobile Home EstatesBarrington | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0% |
| Acorn TerraceRochester | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0% |
| Lee Oak CooperativeBarrington | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0% |
| Stagecoach FarmsDurham | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Barrington OaksBarrington | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0% |
| Bow Lake EstatesStrafford | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| Halcyon HillBarrington | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Johnson CreekDurham | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Meadowbrook VillageRochester | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Manitoos ShoresNew Durham | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Country Ridge Mobile Home ParkRochester | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| Profile ApartmentsRochester | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Ellison Farm AptsBarrington | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Madbury Woods ApartmentsMadbury | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Cedar Wood EstatesLee | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Rochester Water DeptRochester | 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 Strafford County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Strafford County reported 2 lead and 283 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,913 of unknown material.
Which Strafford County water systems have the most lead lines?
Somersworth Water Works (191), Farmington Water Dept (70), Rollinsford Water Sewer Dist (23).
How do I check my home in Strafford 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.