New York · population 22,993
Lead pipes in Garden, NY
1,276 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Garden (population 22,993) gets its water from Garden City (V). That system reported 1,237 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,960, with 3,824 more of unknown material.
18% of Garden City (V)'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 18%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 55%
- Non-lead 27%
Latest lead test for Garden City (V) (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 10.2 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 Garden City (V).
Water systems serving Garden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City (V)Main system | 1,237 | 39 | 3,824 | 18% |
| West Hempstead WDServes nearby areas | 4 | 0 | 58 | <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 Garden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Garden City (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
- Mineola477 lead + galv. lines
- Hempstead733 lead + galv. lines
- Stewart Manor4,463 lead + galv. lines
- New Hyde Park4,463 lead + galv. lines
- Williston Park548 lead + galv. lines
- East Williston112 lead + galv. lines
- South Floral Park4,463 lead + galv. lines
- Floral Park4,463 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Garden, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Garden City (V), which serves Garden, reported 1,237 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,824 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Garden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Garden in Garden City (V)'s service area (PWSID NY2902824). West Hempstead WD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Garden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Garden City (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 Garden 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 Garden City (V) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.