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Is there lead in Essex's tap water?

NO LEADfound in Ctwc - Shoreline Region-Chester's water at the latest test, in 2026

Too little lead to measure

Water companies that supply Essex

3 public water companies list Essex as a place they supply. The biggest is Ctwc - Shoreline Region-Chester, with about 5,030 people. None of the 3 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 3 found too little lead to measure.

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