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Lead in Drinking Water

What you need to know about lead in drinking water, and what MassDEP is doing about it.

Lead in water lines and fixtures can be a serious health risk. Look here for information about the presence of lead in plumbing and what residents and officials can do.

First time? Start here.

Guide:
Is there lead in my tap water? 

What would you like to do?

Find a Certified Laboratory for Water Testing  Learn about the Assistance Program for Lead in School Drinking Water  Explore the MassDEP Lead in Schools and Early Education Facilities Drinking Water Web Map 

What you need to know

Forms and templates  Results of lead sampling for Public Water Systems  Lead service line replacement  Mitigating lead in drinking water before the school season  Sampling at schools and childcare facilities  School drinking water sampling results  What to do if your school or childcare has elevated results  Proper Care of Bottled Water and Dispensers for Schools  Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) sampling  Lead service line survey  Copper and your health  Information about the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions   Lead Reduction Act update  Lead and Copper Rule Short-Term Revisions (2007) Requirements   Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act) 

Contact Information

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MassDEP Drinking Water Program Email MassDEP Drinking Water Program at program.director-dwp@mass.gov

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