New York · population 16,922
Lead pipes in Massapequa Park, NY
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Massapequa Park (population 16,922) gets its water from Massapequa WD. That system reported 1 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 13,526, with 1,600 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Massapequa WD'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for Massapequa WD (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected 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 Massapequa WD.
Water systems serving Massapequa Park
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massapequa WDMain system | 1 | 4 | 1,600 | <0.1% |
| Liberty Utilities New York - MerrickServes nearby areas | 32 | 16 | 253 | 0.1% |
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 Massapequa Park
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Massapequa WD'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
- Amityville11 lead + galv. lines
- Farmingdale232 unknown
- Lindenhurst11 lead + galv. lines
- Babylon11 lead + galv. lines
- Freeport67 lead + galv. lines
- Hempstead733 lead + galv. lines
- Westbury3 lead + galv. lines
- Rockville Centre641 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Massapequa Park, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Massapequa WD, which serves Massapequa Park, reported 1 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,600 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Massapequa Park?
EPA's service area maps place most of Massapequa Park in Massapequa WD's service area (PWSID NY2902837). Liberty Utilities New York - Merrick also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Massapequa Park home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Massapequa WD'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 Massapequa Park 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 Massapequa WD whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.