New York · population 2,764
Lead pipes in Alden, NY
38 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Alden (population 2,764) gets its water from Alden Village. That system reported 0 lead and 38 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,322, with 0 more of unknown material.
2.9% of Alden Village's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.9%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for Alden Village (2025): 3.3 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 Alden Village.
Water systems serving Alden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alden VillageMain system | 0 | 38 | 0 | 2.9% |
| Ecwa DirectServes nearby areas | 248 | 4,798 | 15,383 | 4.5% |
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 Alden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Alden Village'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
- Akron5 lead + galv. lines
- Lancaster5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Depew5,046 lead + galv. lines
- East Aurora6 lead + galv. lines
- Attica34 lead + galv. lines
- Williamsville59 lead + galv. lines
- Sloan5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Orchard Park8 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Alden, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Alden Village, which serves Alden, reported 0 lead and 38 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Alden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Alden in Alden Village's service area (PWSID NY1400398). Ecwa Direct also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Alden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Alden Village'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 Alden 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 Alden Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.