New York · population 8,553
Lead pipes in Farmingdale, NY
232 lines still unidentified
Most of Farmingdale (population 8,553) gets its water from Farmingdale (V). It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 232 of 2,198 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Farmingdale (V)'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%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 89%
Latest lead test for Farmingdale (V) (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.1 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 Farmingdale (V).
Water systems serving Farmingdale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale (V)Main system | 0 | 0 | 232 | 0% |
| South Farmingdale WDServes nearby areas | 2 | 4 | 325 | <0.1% |
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 Farmingdale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Farmingdale (V)'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
- Massapequa Park5 lead + galv. lines
- Amityville11 lead + galv. lines
- Lindenhurst11 lead + galv. lines
- Babylon11 lead + galv. lines
- Westbury3 lead + galv. lines
- Muttontown5 lead + galv. lines
- Brookville5 lead + galv. lines
- Laurel Hollow5 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Farmingdale, NY have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Farmingdale (V) still lists 232 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Farmingdale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Farmingdale in Farmingdale (V)'s service area (PWSID NY2902821). South Farmingdale WD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Farmingdale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Farmingdale (V)'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 Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale (V) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.