New York · population 2,257
Lead pipes in Oyster Bay Cove, NY
22 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Oyster Bay Cove (population 2,257) gets its water from Oyster Bay WD. That system reported 0 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,762, with 1,306 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Oyster Bay WD'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) 0.8%
- Unknown 47%
- Non-lead 52%
Latest lead test for Oyster Bay WD (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 Oyster Bay WD.
Water systems serving Oyster Bay Cove
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Bay WDMain system | 0 | 22 | 1,306 | 0.8% |
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 Oyster Bay Cove
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Oyster Bay WD'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
- Laurel Hollow5 lead + galv. lines
- Muttontown5 lead + galv. lines
- Upper Brookville5 lead + galv. lines
- Mill Neckno lead reported
- Bayvilleno lead reported
- Brookville5 lead + galv. lines
- Lattingtownno lead reported
- Lloyd Harbor11 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Oyster Bay Cove, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Oyster Bay WD, which serves Oyster Bay Cove, reported 0 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,306 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Oyster Bay Cove?
EPA's service area maps place most of Oyster Bay Cove in Oyster Bay WD's service area (PWSID NY2902844).
How do I check whether my Oyster Bay Cove home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Oyster Bay WD'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 Oyster Bay Cove 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 Oyster Bay WD whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.