Learn About Lead

What is lead, and where is it?

Lead is a naturally occurring metal that is harmful to our health. It can be found in air, soil, dust, food, and water.

The most common source of household exposure is from the chips and dust of lead-based paint, which was commonly used in homes until it was banned in 1978.

Aquarion water systems have long met and continue to comply with Federal and State quality standards, including those for lead content. Each year, we report to customers the levels of lead and many other potentially hazardous substances that may be found in water systems.

To provide you with even more information, here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about lead content in drinking water. We hope it helps you determine and reduce the risks of lead in your drinking water.


Lead Regulations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s lead standard requires treatment modifications if lead test results exceed 15 parts per billion in more than 10% of “first-draw samples” taken from household taps. We conduct tests in our distribution system in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory requirements. To learn more about water quality in your area, read our Water Quality Reports.

Connecticut

Lead compliance test reports for Aquarion's Connecticut water systems.

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Massachusetts

Lead compliance test reports for Aquarion's Massachusetts water systems.

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New-Hampshire

Lead compliance test reports for Aquarion's New Hampshire water systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

To provide you with even more information, here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about lead content in drinking water. We hope it helps you determine and reduce the risks of lead in your drinking water.


Lead Service Connections

Aquarion is currently conducting a study of its hundreds of thousands of service connections to determine which are made of lead. If you have any questions not answered by the links above, please contact our Water Quality Management Department.



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