New York · population 4,836
Lead pipes in Flower Hill, NY
95 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Flower Hill (population 4,836) 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 Flower Hill
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Washington WDMain system | 95 | 0 | 2,207 | 1.0% |
| Manhasset Lakeville WDServes nearby areas | 10 | 41 | 320 | 0.5% |
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 Flower Hill
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
- Munsey Park51 lead + galv. lines
- Roslyn Estates115 lead + galv. lines
- Plandome1 lead + galv. lines
- Roslyn115 lead + galv. lines
- Plandome Heights51 lead + galv. lines
- Roslyn Harbor115 lead + galv. lines
- Baxter Estates95 lead + galv. lines
- North Hills51 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Flower Hill, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Port Washington WD, which serves Flower Hill, reported 95 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,207 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Flower Hill?
EPA's service area maps place most of Flower Hill in Port Washington WD's service area (PWSID NY2912267). Manhasset Lakeville WD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Flower Hill 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 Flower Hill 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.