New York · population 34,777
Lead pipes in Long Beach, NY
8,420 lines still unidentified
Most of Long Beach (population 34,777) gets its water from Long Beach City. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 8,420 of 8,602 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Long Beach City'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 98%
- Non-lead 2.1%
Latest lead test for Long Beach City (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.1 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 Long Beach City.
Water systems serving Long Beach
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach CityMain system | 0 | 0 | 8,420 | 0% |
| Liberty Utilities New York - LynbrookServes nearby areas | 4,078 | 193 | 22,608 | 5.5% |
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 Long Beach
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Long Beach City'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
- Island Park8,420 unknown
- Lawrence4,271 lead + galv. lines
- Atlantic Beach4,271 lead + galv. lines
- Hewlett Harbor4,271 lead + galv. lines
- East Rockaway4,271 lead + galv. lines
- Cedarhurst4,271 lead + galv. lines
- Lynbrook4,271 lead + galv. lines
- Rockville Centre641 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Long Beach, NY have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Long Beach City still lists 8,420 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Long Beach?
EPA's service area maps place most of Long Beach in Long Beach City's service area (PWSID NY2902834). Liberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Long Beach home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Long Beach City'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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.