Routine Water Testing Identified Elevated Levels of Lead in Three Medford Homes

Residents at the properties have been notified and are taking precautions 

City encouraging all residents with lead service lines to enroll in its Lead and Copper Program which offers $1,000 rebate toward service line replacements 

The City’s Department of Public Works, Water Division conducted routine tests in homes with lead service lines from July 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025 and of the 20 samples collected, 3 properties were identified as having elevated lead levels. The City has notified the residents living at the affected homes and provided steps to reduce the levels in their water. For more information, please read the City’s Water Notice, required and approved by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, here. 

Elevated levels of lead in drinking water will occur if your property has lead water pipes or components that contain lead, typically installed prior to 1986. Through the City of Medford’s ongoing Lead and Copper Program, the City has and will work with property owners to determine if a lead water line is present on their property and reimburse property owners $1,000 toward residential service line replacement. Also, if you are purchasing a home it is suggested that you have the water tested for lead prior to purchase. 

For more information on the City’s Lead and Copper Program, call the Water Quality Division at 781-393-2561, or email waterquality@medford-ma.gov. 

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