New York · population 1,204
Lead pipes in Kensington, NY
78 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kensington (population 1,204) gets its water from WA of Great Neck North. That system reported 55 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,325, with 82 more of unknown material.
0.8% of WA of Great Neck North'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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 0.9%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for WA of Great Neck North (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3 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 WA of Great Neck North.
Water systems serving Kensington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA of Great Neck NorthMain system | 55 | 23 | 82 | 0.8% |
| 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 Kensington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on WA of Great Neck North'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
- Great Neck Plaza51 lead + galv. lines
- Thomaston51 lead + galv. lines
- Great Neck78 lead + galv. lines
- Great Neck Estates78 lead + galv. lines
- Plandome Heights51 lead + galv. lines
- Saddle Rock78 lead + galv. lines
- Plandome1 lead + galv. lines
- Kings Point78 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kensington, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. WA of Great Neck North, which serves Kensington, reported 55 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 82 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kensington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kensington in WA of Great Neck North's service area (PWSID NY2902841). Manhasset Lakeville WD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kensington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on WA of Great Neck North'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 Kensington 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 WA of Great Neck North whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.