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Is there lead in West Hartford'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 West Hartford

2 public water companies list West Hartford as a place they supply. The biggest is the Metropolitan District Commission, with about 390,887 people. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 2 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like New Britain Water Department supply just their own grounds or street; most of West Hartford gets its water from the Metropolitan District Commission. Your water bill names yours.

The Metropolitan District Commissionabout 390,887 people · latest lead test: none found · 860-278-7850
The New Britain Water Departmentabout 73,534 people · latest lead test: none found · 860-826-3535

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