New York · population 20,394
Lead pipes in Lockport, NY
844 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lockport (population 20,394) gets its water from Lockport City WTP. That system reported 844 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,235, with 6,893 more of unknown material.
10% of Lockport City WTP's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 10%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 84%
- Non-lead 6.0%
Latest lead test for Lockport City WTP (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 10 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 Lockport City WTP.
Water systems serving Lockport
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport City WTPMain system | 844 | 0 | 6,893 | 10% |
| Lockport Town WDSAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 58 | 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 Lockport
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lockport City WTP'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
- Middleport350 lead + galv. lines
- Wilson251 lead + galv. lines
- North Tonawanda1 lead + galv. lines
- Tonawanda5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Akron5 lead + galv. lines
- Williamsville59 lead + galv. lines
- Medina304 lead + galv. lines
- Kenmore12 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lockport, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Lockport City WTP, which serves Lockport, reported 844 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,893 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lockport?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lockport in Lockport City WTP's service area (PWSID NY3100564). Lockport Town WDS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lockport home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lockport City WTP'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 Lockport 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 Lockport City WTP whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.