New York · population 7,579
Lead pipes in Pelham, NY
8,082 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Pelham (population 7,579) gets its water from Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-1. That system reported 8,008 lead and 74 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 32,470, with 6,290 more of unknown material.
25% of Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-1's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 25%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 56%
Latest lead test for Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-1 (Jan 2025–Dec 2027): 12.2 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 Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-1.
Water systems serving Pelham
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-1Main system | 8,008 | 74 | 6,290 | 25% |
| Mount Vernon Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 5,144 | 12 | 4,924 | 49% |
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 Pelham
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-1'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
- Mount Vernon5,156 lead + galv. lines
- Pelham Manor8,082 lead + galv. lines
- New Rochelle8,082 lead + galv. lines
- Bronxville8,082 lead + galv. lines
- Tuckahoe8,082 lead + galv. lines
- Larchmont403 lead + galv. lines
- Yonkers71 lead + galv. lines
- Mamaroneck674 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Pelham, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-1, which serves Pelham, reported 8,008 lead and 74 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,290 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pelham?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pelham in Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-1's service area (PWSID NY5903444). Mount Vernon Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pelham home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-1'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 Pelham 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 Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-1 whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.