New York · population 3,046
Lead pipes in Orchard Park, NY
8 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Orchard Park (population 3,046) gets its water from Ecwa Orchard Park. That system reported 1 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,431, with 608 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Ecwa Orchard Park'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 7.2%
- Non-lead 93%
Latest lead test for Ecwa Orchard Park (Jan 2020–Dec 2022): 9.9 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 Ecwa Orchard Park.
Water systems serving Orchard Park
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecwa Orchard ParkMain system | 1 | 7 | 608 | <0.1% |
| Orchard Park VillageAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 4 | 865 | 0.4% |
| Elma Water District No. 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Orchard Park
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ecwa Orchard Park'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
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- Hamburg173 lead + galv. lines
- Lackawanna5,046 lead + galv. lines
- East Aurora6 lead + galv. lines
- Sloan5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Lancaster5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Depew5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Buffalo34,318 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Orchard Park, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Ecwa Orchard Park, which serves Orchard Park, reported 1 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 608 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Orchard Park?
EPA's service area maps place most of Orchard Park in Ecwa Orchard Park's service area (PWSID NY1421762). Orchard Park Village, Elma Water District No. 1 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Orchard Park home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ecwa Orchard Park'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 Orchard 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 Ecwa Orchard Park whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.