New York · population 26,895
Lead pipes in Ossining, NY
354 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ossining (population 26,895) gets its water from Ossining Water Department. That system reported 298 lead and 56 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,811, with 1,275 more of unknown material.
6.1% of Ossining Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 72%
Latest lead test for Ossining Water Department (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 3 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 Ossining Water Department.
Water systems serving Ossining
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossining Water DepartmentMain system | 298 | 56 | 1,275 | 6.1% |
| Briarcliff Manor VillageServes nearby areas | 0 | 15 | 2,807 | 0.5% |
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 Ossining
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ossining Water Department'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
- Briarcliff Manor15 lead + galv. lines
- Upper Nyack525 lead + galv. lines
- Sleepy Hollow5 lead + galv. lines
- Haverstraw28 unknown
- Croton-on-Hudsonno lead reported
- Pleasantville56 lead + galv. lines
- Nyack35 lead + galv. lines
- Tarrytown186 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ossining, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Ossining Water Department, which serves Ossining, reported 298 lead and 56 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,275 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ossining?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ossining in Ossining Water Department's service area (PWSID NY5903451). Briarcliff Manor Village also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ossining home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ossining Water Department'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 Ossining 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 Ossining Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.