New York · population 4,950
Lead pipes in Old Westbury, NY
30 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Old Westbury (population 4,950) gets its water from Old Westbury (V). That system reported 0 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,364, with 43 more of unknown material.
2.2% of Old Westbury (V)'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) 2.2%
- Unknown 3.2%
- Non-lead 95%
Latest lead test for Old Westbury (V) (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 5.4 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 Old Westbury (V).
Water systems serving Old Westbury
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Westbury (V)Main system | 0 | 30 | 43 | 2.2% |
| Roslyn WDServes nearby areas | 1 | 114 | 2,504 | 1.9% |
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 Old Westbury
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Old Westbury (V)'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
- East Hills115 lead + galv. lines
- Westbury3 lead + galv. lines
- Brookville5 lead + galv. lines
- East Williston112 lead + galv. lines
- Roslyn Harbor115 lead + galv. lines
- Roslyn115 lead + galv. lines
- Williston Park548 lead + galv. lines
- Roslyn Estates115 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Old Westbury, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Old Westbury (V), which serves Old Westbury, reported 0 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 43 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Old Westbury?
EPA's service area maps place most of Old Westbury in Old Westbury (V)'s service area (PWSID NY2902843). Roslyn WD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Old Westbury home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Old Westbury (V)'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 Old Westbury 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 Old Westbury (V) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.