New Hampshire · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sullivan County, NH
9 community water systems serving Sullivan County reported 220 lead and 34 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,291 of unknown material. The most are in Claremont Water Dept.
3.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New Hampshire average (1.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 96%
- Non-lead 0%
Water systems serving Sullivan County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Water DeptClaremont | 220 | 5 | 1,348 | 14% |
| Newport Water WorksNewport | 0 | 25 | 1,494 | 1.6% |
| Meriden Village Water DistPlainfield | 0 | 4 | 74 | 5.1% |
| Village Dist of EastmanGrantham | 0 | 0 | 1,329 | 0% |
| Charlestown Water WorksCharlestown | 0 | 0 | 1,304 | 0% |
| Sunapee Water WorksSunapee | 0 | 0 | 448 | 0% |
| Georges Mills Water WorksSunapee | 0 | 0 | 159 | 0% |
| Plainfield Water DeptPlainfield | 0 | 0 | 118 | 0% |
| Cary and Allen St DevNewport | 0 | 0 | 17 | 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 Sullivan County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sullivan County reported 220 lead and 34 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,291 of unknown material.
Which Sullivan County water systems have the most lead lines?
Claremont Water Dept (225), Newport Water Works (25), Meriden Village Water Dist (4).
How do I check my home in Sullivan 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.