New York · population 1,012
Lead pipes in Baxter Estates, NY
95 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Baxter Estates (population 1,012) gets its water from Port Washington WD. That system reported 95 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,440, with 2,207 more of unknown material.
1.0% of Port Washington WD'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 1.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 76%
Latest lead test for Port Washington WD (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2 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 Port Washington WD.
Water systems serving Baxter Estates
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Washington WDMain system | 95 | 0 | 2,207 | 1.0% |
| Sands Point (V)Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Baxter Estates
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Port Washington WD'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
- Port Washington North95 lead + galv. lines
- Manorhaven95 lead + galv. lines
- Sands Pointno lead reported
- Plandome1 lead + galv. lines
- Flower Hill95 lead + galv. lines
- Plandome Heights51 lead + galv. lines
- Sea Cliff15 lead + galv. lines
- Munsey Park51 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Baxter Estates, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Port Washington WD, which serves Baxter Estates, reported 95 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,207 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Baxter Estates?
EPA's service area maps place most of Baxter Estates in Port Washington WD's service area (PWSID NY2912267). Sands Point (V) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Baxter Estates home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Port Washington WD'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 Baxter Estates 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 Port Washington WD whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.