New York · population 29,981
Lead pipes in North Tonawanda, NY
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of North Tonawanda (population 29,981) gets its water from North Tonawanda City. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,001, with 9,446 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of North Tonawanda 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 79%
- Non-lead 21%
Latest lead test for North Tonawanda City (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 5.7 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 North Tonawanda City.
Water systems serving North Tonawanda
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tonawanda CityMain system | 0 | 1 | 9,446 | <0.1% |
| Wheatfield WDServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 2,260 | <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 North Tonawanda
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on North Tonawanda 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
- Tonawanda5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Kenmore12 lead + galv. lines
- Niagara Falls226 lead + galv. lines
- Williamsville59 lead + galv. lines
- Buffalo34,318 lead + galv. lines
- Sloan5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Lewiston953 unknown
- Lockport844 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does North Tonawanda, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. North Tonawanda City, which serves North Tonawanda, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,446 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to North Tonawanda?
EPA's service area maps place most of North Tonawanda in North Tonawanda City's service area (PWSID NY3100572). Wheatfield WD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my North Tonawanda home has a lead service line?
Search your address on North Tonawanda 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 North Tonawanda 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 North Tonawanda City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.