Rhode Island · population 23,034
Lead pipes in Central Falls, RI
714 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Central Falls (population 23,034) gets its water from Pawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na. That system reported 714 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 22,853, with 20,247 more of unknown material.
3.1% of Pawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Rhode Island average (11%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 89%
- Non-lead 8.3%
Latest lead test for Pawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 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 Pawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na.
Water systems serving Central Falls
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-NaMain system | 714 | 0 | 20,247 | 3.1% |
| Lincoln Water CommissionServes nearby areas | 76 | 0 | 1,987 | 1.2% |
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 Central Falls
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Pawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na'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
- Pawtucket714 lead + galv. lines
- Providence25,785 lead + galv. lines
- Cranston25,785 lead + galv. lines
- Warwick58 lead + galv. lines
- Newport2,889 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Central Falls, RI have lead pipes?
Yes. Pawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na, which serves Central Falls, reported 714 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 20,247 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Central Falls?
EPA's service area maps place most of Central Falls in Pawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na's service area (PWSID RI1592021). Lincoln Water Commission also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Central Falls home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Pawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na'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 Central Falls 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 Pawtucket Water Supply Board Veolia-Na whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.