New York · population 14,936
Lead pipes in Kenmore, NY
12 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kenmore (population 14,936) gets its water from Kenmore Village. That system reported 1 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,654, with 5,272 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Kenmore Village'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) 0.2%
- Unknown 93%
- Non-lead 6.5%
Latest lead test for Kenmore Village (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Kenmore Village.
Water systems serving Kenmore
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore VillageMain system | 1 | 11 | 5,272 | 0.2% |
| Tonawanda, Town Water Dept.Also serves parts of the city | 5 | 7 | 11,426 | <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 Kenmore
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Kenmore Village'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
- Tonawanda5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Buffalo34,318 lead + galv. lines
- North Tonawanda1 lead + galv. lines
- Sloan5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Williamsville59 lead + galv. lines
- Depew5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Lackawanna5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Lancaster5,046 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kenmore, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Kenmore Village, which serves Kenmore, reported 1 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,272 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kenmore?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kenmore in Kenmore Village's service area (PWSID NY1410142). Tonawanda, Town Water Dept. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kenmore home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Kenmore Village'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 Kenmore 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 Kenmore Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.