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Is there lead in Auburn's tap water?

3PPBparts per billion of lead in Auburn Water District's water at the latest test, from January to June 2026

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Auburn

2 public water companies list Auburn as a place they supply. The biggest is the Auburn Water District, with about 12,255 people. The highest latest result among Auburn's water companies is 3 parts per billion, at the Auburn Water District. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test. Small ones like Elm Hill Water District supply just their own grounds or street; most of Auburn gets its water from the Auburn Water District. Your water bill names yours.

The Auburn Water Districtabout 12,255 people · latest lead test: 3 ppb · 508-832-5336
The Elm Hill Water Districtabout 2,278 people · latest lead test: 2 ppb · 508-755-5448

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