New York · population 2,497
Lead pipes in Lewiston, NY
953 lines still unidentified
Most of Lewiston (population 2,497) gets its water from Lewiston Village. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 953 of 1,227 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Lewiston 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 78%
- Non-lead 22%
Latest lead test for Lewiston Village (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 2 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 Lewiston Village.
Water systems serving Lewiston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston VillageMain system | 0 | 0 | 953 | 0% |
| Lewiston Water ImprovementareaAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 3,951 | 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 Lewiston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lewiston 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
- Youngstown2 lead + galv. lines
- Niagara Falls226 lead + galv. lines
- North Tonawanda1 lead + galv. lines
- Tonawanda5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Wilson251 lead + galv. lines
- Kenmore12 lead + galv. lines
- Lockport844 lead + galv. lines
- Williamsville59 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lewiston, NY have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Lewiston Village still lists 953 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lewiston?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lewiston in Lewiston Village's service area (PWSID NY3100558). Lewiston Water Improvementarea also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lewiston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lewiston 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 Lewiston 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 Lewiston Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.