New York · population 25,718
Lead pipes in Rockville Centre, NY
641 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rockville Centre (population 25,718) gets its water from Rockville Centre (V). That system reported 186 lead and 455 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,230, with 4,391 more of unknown material.
8.9% of Rockville Centre (V)'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 2.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.3%
- Unknown 61%
- Non-lead 30%
Latest lead test for Rockville Centre (V) (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1 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 Rockville Centre (V).
Water systems serving Rockville Centre
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville Centre (V)Main system | 186 | 455 | 4,391 | 8.9% |
| Liberty Utilities New York - LynbrookServes nearby areas | 4,078 | 193 | 22,608 | 5.5% |
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 Rockville Centre
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rockville Centre (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
- Malverne4,271 lead + galv. lines
- Lynbrook4,271 lead + galv. lines
- East Rockaway4,271 lead + galv. lines
- Freeport67 lead + galv. lines
- Hempstead733 lead + galv. lines
- Hewlett Harbor4,271 lead + galv. lines
- Valley Stream4,271 lead + galv. lines
- Island Park8,420 unknown
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Questions
Does Rockville Centre, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Rockville Centre (V), which serves Rockville Centre, reported 186 lead and 455 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,391 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rockville Centre?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rockville Centre in Rockville Centre (V)'s service area (PWSID NY2902848). Liberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rockville Centre home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rockville Centre (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 Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre (V) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.