New York · population 1,173
Lead pipes in Bellerose, NY
4,463 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bellerose (population 1,173) gets its water from WA of Western Nassau. That system reported 4,459 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 27,817, with 483 more of unknown material.
16% of WA of Western Nassau's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 16%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 1.7%
- Non-lead 82%
Latest lead test for WA of Western Nassau (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.4 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 WA of Western Nassau.
Water systems serving Bellerose
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA of Western NassauMain system | 4,459 | 4 | 483 | 16% |
| New York City SystemServes nearby areas | 120,931 | 3,266 | 124,917 | 15% |
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 Bellerose
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on WA of Western Nassau'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
- Floral Park4,463 lead + galv. lines
- South Floral Park4,463 lead + galv. lines
- Stewart Manor4,463 lead + galv. lines
- New Hyde Park4,463 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Success51 lead + galv. lines
- Garden1,276 lead + galv. lines
- North Hills51 lead + galv. lines
- Malverne4,271 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bellerose, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. WA of Western Nassau, which serves Bellerose, reported 4,459 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 483 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bellerose?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bellerose in WA of Western Nassau's service area (PWSID NY2902830). New York City System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bellerose home has a lead service line?
Search your address on WA of Western Nassau'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 Bellerose 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 WA of Western Nassau whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.