New York · population 19,629
Lead pipes in Lackawanna, NY
5,046 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lackawanna (population 19,629) gets its water from Ecwa Direct. That system reported 248 lead and 4,798 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 111,731, with 15,383 more of unknown material.
4.5% of Ecwa Direct'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.3%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 82%
Latest lead test for Ecwa Direct (2025): 6 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 Direct.
Water systems serving Lackawanna
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecwa DirectMain system | 248 | 4,798 | 15,383 | 4.5% |
| Buffalo Water AuthorityServes nearby areas | 34,208 | 110 | 35,839 | 45% |
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 Lackawanna
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ecwa Direct'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.
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Questions
Does Lackawanna, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Ecwa Direct, which serves Lackawanna, reported 248 lead and 4,798 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,383 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lackawanna?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lackawanna in Ecwa Direct's service area (PWSID NY1400443). Buffalo Water Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lackawanna home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ecwa Direct'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 Lackawanna 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 Direct whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.