New York · population 9,835
Lead pipes in Hamburg, NY
173 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hamburg (population 9,835) gets its water from Ecwa Hamburg (V). That system reported 52 lead and 121 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,204, with 1,392 more of unknown material.
5.4% of Ecwa Hamburg (V)'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.8%
- Unknown 43%
- Non-lead 51%
Latest lead test for Ecwa Hamburg (V) (Jan 2020–Dec 2022): 9.9 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 Ecwa Hamburg (V).
Water systems serving Hamburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecwa Hamburg (V)Main system | 52 | 121 | 1,392 | 5.4% |
| Ecwa BostonServes nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 71 | <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 Hamburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ecwa Hamburg (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
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- Blasdell5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Orchard Park8 lead + galv. lines
- Lackawanna5,046 lead + galv. lines
- North Collins32 lead + galv. lines
- East Aurora6 lead + galv. lines
- Angola18 lead + galv. lines
- Buffalo34,318 lead + galv. lines
- Sloan5,046 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hamburg, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Ecwa Hamburg (V), which serves Hamburg, reported 52 lead and 121 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,392 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hamburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hamburg in Ecwa Hamburg (V)'s service area (PWSID NY1400515). Ecwa Boston also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hamburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ecwa Hamburg (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 Hamburg 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 Ecwa Hamburg (V) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.