New York · population 28,088
Lead pipes in Glen Cove, NY
137 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Glen Cove (population 28,088) gets its water from Glen Cove City. That system reported 7 lead and 130 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,007, with 465 more of unknown material.
2.0% of Glen Cove City'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.9%
- Unknown 6.6%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for Glen Cove City (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 3.9 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 Glen Cove City.
Water systems serving Glen Cove
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Cove CityMain system | 7 | 130 | 465 | 2.0% |
| Locust Valley WDServes 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 Glen Cove
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Glen Cove City'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
- Lattingtownno lead reported
- Sea Cliff15 lead + galv. lines
- Sands Pointno lead reported
- Old Brookville15 lead + galv. lines
- Port Washington North95 lead + galv. lines
- Baxter Estates95 lead + galv. lines
- Mill Neckno lead reported
- Bayvilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Glen Cove, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Glen Cove City, which serves Glen Cove, reported 7 lead and 130 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 465 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Glen Cove?
EPA's service area maps place most of Glen Cove in Glen Cove City's service area (PWSID NY2902826). Locust Valley WD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Glen Cove home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Glen Cove City'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 Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.