New York · population 5,986
Lead pipes in East Aurora, NY
6 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of East Aurora (population 5,986) gets its water from East Aurora Village. That system reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 555, with 457 more of unknown material.
1.1% of East Aurora Village'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) 1.1%
- Unknown 82%
- Non-lead 17%
Latest lead test for East Aurora Village (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 4.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 still open for East Aurora Village.
Water systems serving East Aurora
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Aurora VillageMain system | 0 | 6 | 457 | 1.1% |
| Elma Water District No. 1Serves 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 East Aurora
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on East Aurora 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
- Orchard Park8 lead + galv. lines
- Lancaster5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Depew5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Alden38 lead + galv. lines
- Blasdell5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Hamburg173 lead + galv. lines
- Lackawanna5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Sloan5,046 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does East Aurora, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. East Aurora Village, which serves East Aurora, reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 457 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to East Aurora?
EPA's service area maps place most of East Aurora in East Aurora Village's service area (PWSID NY1400433). Elma Water District No. 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my East Aurora home has a lead service line?
Search your address on East Aurora 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 East Aurora 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 East Aurora Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.