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Is there lead in Manchester's tap water?

NO LEADfound in Metropolitan District Commission's water at the latest test, in tests since 2026

Too little lead to measure

Water companies that supply Manchester

4 public water companies list Manchester as a place they supply. The biggest is the Metropolitan District Commission, with about 390,887 people. The highest latest result among Manchester's water companies is 1.2 parts per billion, at Ctwc - Redwood Farms Division. None of the 4 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 3 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Ctwc - Redwood Farms Division supply just their own grounds or street; most of Manchester gets its water from the Metropolitan District Commission. Your water bill names yours.

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