New York · population 47,512
Lead pipes in Niagara Falls, NY
226 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Niagara Falls (population 47,512) gets its water from Niagara Falls Water Board. That system reported 179 lead and 47 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 18,587, with 18,070 more of unknown material.
1.2% of Niagara Falls Water Board'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 1.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 97%
- Non-lead 1.6%
Latest lead test for Niagara Falls Water Board (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 5.9 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 Niagara Falls Water Board.
Water systems serving Niagara Falls
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls Water BoardMain system | 179 | 47 | 18,070 | 1.2% |
| Niagara Water Improvement AreaAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2,009 | 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 Niagara Falls
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Niagara Falls Water Board'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
- Lewiston953 unknown
- North Tonawanda1 lead + galv. lines
- Tonawanda5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Youngstown2 lead + galv. lines
- Kenmore12 lead + galv. lines
- Buffalo34,318 lead + galv. lines
- Williamsville59 lead + galv. lines
- Lockport844 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Niagara Falls, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Niagara Falls Water Board, which serves Niagara Falls, reported 179 lead and 47 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18,070 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Niagara Falls?
EPA's service area maps place most of Niagara Falls in Niagara Falls Water Board's service area (PWSID NY3100568). Niagara Water Improvement Area also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Niagara Falls home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Niagara Falls Water Board'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 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls Water Board whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.