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Is there lead in Portsmouth's tap water?

NO LEADfound in Portsmouth Water Works's water at the latest test, in 2024

Too little lead to measure

Water companies that supply Portsmouth

2 public water companies list Portsmouth as a place they supply. The biggest is Portsmouth Water Works, with about 33,000 people. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 2 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Pease Trade Port supply just their own grounds or street; most of Portsmouth gets its water from Portsmouth Water Works. Your water bill names yours.

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