New York · population 2,886
Lead pipes in Akron, NY
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Akron (population 2,886) gets its water from Ecwa Newstead. That system reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,030, with 42 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Ecwa Newstead's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 2.1%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Ecwa Newstead (Jan 2020–Dec 2022): 9.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Ecwa Newstead.
Water systems serving Akron
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecwa NewsteadMain system | 0 | 5 | 42 | 0.2% |
| Akron VillageAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 46 | 406 | 4.8% |
| McWa GeneseeServes nearby areas | 1 | 130 | 278 | 1.9% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Akron
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ecwa Newstead's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Alden38 lead + galv. lines
- Lancaster5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Oakfield9 lead + galv. lines
- Depew5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Williamsville59 lead + galv. lines
- Middleport350 lead + galv. lines
- Lockport844 lead + galv. lines
- Medina304 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Akron, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Ecwa Newstead, which serves Akron, reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 42 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Akron?
EPA's service area maps place most of Akron in Ecwa Newstead's service area (PWSID NY1422651). Akron Village, McWa Genesee also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Akron home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ecwa Newstead's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Akron be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Ecwa Newstead whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.