Hello City records show that your property, 740 Highland Ave, has a complete copper service. That is the private side and street side are copper. Email me, leadinfo@cityofmalden.org I will send you more info. Our standard response follows, it contains info. on obtaining a water test; My Thank you for your submission. It is important to understand that the water source and the water mains that distribute the water contain no lead and therefore do not have elevated lead levels. In older properties, typically built prior to the 1980’s, the water pipe to the property or the components of a properties water system may contain lead.

To participate in the water test that the city is offering please pick up a water sample bottle, which has instructions at Malden City Hall, 17 Pleasant St., 2nd floor Engineering Office. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 am – 4 pm. Tuesday 8 am – 7 pm. This water test will determine the lead level in the water, the test is free of charge.

Please note that the water sample needs to be collected when the water has had no use for approx. 6 hours, typically first use in the morning. If you live in a multi-family property this could be difficult to achieve.