LYNN WATER AND SEWER COMM Lead Service Line Inventory
About This Water System
LYNN WATER AND SEWER COMM serves approximately 101,253 people in Massachusetts. Like all public water systems in the US, it is required by federal law to inventory lead service lines—the underground pipes that carry water from the main water line to homes.
Lead Service Lines: What You Should Know
A lead service line is a pipe made partly or entirely of lead that connects your home to the public water main. Lead can leach into drinking water, especially from older pipes in acidic water systems or when water sits unused.
Massachusetts has a history of lead service lines, particularly in communities built before 1950. Even if your home is newer, you might still have one if your neighborhood was developed earlier.
Current Inventory Status
LYNN WATER AND SEWER COMM has not yet completed or publicly reported a comprehensive lead service line inventory count. This is not unusual—many water systems nationwide are still working through this process, which can take months or years depending on system size and record availability.
Without a published inventory, you won't find a public database showing how many lead lines your utility has identified so far. However, this doesn't mean your water system is ignoring the issue. Utilities often gather data before releasing official numbers.
What You Can Do Right Now
Contact your water utility directly. Call or email LYNN WATER AND SEWER COMM and ask:
- Whether your specific service line is lead, galvanized, or copper
- If they have a timeline for completing their full inventory
- What their plan is for replacing lead lines
- Whether they offer free water testing or corrosion control
Your address is the key—utilities can usually look up your line material in their records or from field surveys.
Get your water tested. Even without a lead line, older homes can have lead in fixtures or solder. A simple test costs $20–$50 at a certified lab. Contact your state's drinking water program (Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection) for a list of certified labs near you.
If you have young children, the CDC recommends talking to your pediatrician about testing. Lead exposure risks are highest for kids under 6 and pregnant women.
Next Steps for Residents
- Call LYNN WATER AND SEWER COMM to ask about your service line material
- Request a free water test if available, or find a certified lab
- Ask about lead line replacement programs or financial assistance
- Keep an eye on your utility's website for updates to their inventory status
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does my home have a lead service line in Lynn Massachusetts?
LYNN WATER AND SEWER COMM can tell you by looking up your address in their records. Call your utility directly—they maintain maps and inspection logs that show whether your line is lead, copper, galvanized, or unknown.
Is lead in water dangerous?
Lead can harm brain development in children and cause other health problems at any age. There is no safe level. For health concerns specific to your family, talk to your pediatrician or call the CDC's lead hotline.
Can I remove lead from my tap water myself?
Some filters certified for lead removal (NSF 53) can reduce it, but they require regular replacement and maintenance. Fixing the source—replacing the service line—is the only permanent solution. Your utility may offer replacement programs or grants.
What is a lead service line?
It's the underground pipe connecting your home to the public water main. Many were installed before 1950 when lead wasn't known to be harmful. Even if your home is newer, your neighborhood's main line could be lead.