New York · population 16,463
Lead pipes in Rye, NY
1,009 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rye (population 16,463) gets its water from Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-2. That system reported 922 lead and 87 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,443, with 9,018 more of unknown material.
8.1% of Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-2'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 7.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 72%
- Non-lead 19%
Latest lead test for Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-2 (Jan 2025–Jun 2025): 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-2.
Water systems serving Rye
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-2Main system | 922 | 87 | 9,018 | 8.1% |
| Westchester Joint Water WorksServes nearby areas | 635 | 39 | 9,379 | 4.5% |
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 Rye
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-2'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
- Mamaroneck674 lead + galv. lines
- Larchmont403 lead + galv. lines
- Port Chester1,009 lead + galv. lines
- Glen Cove137 lead + galv. lines
- New Rochelle8,082 lead + galv. lines
- Harrison674 lead + galv. lines
- Scarsdale78 lead + galv. lines
- Lattingtownno lead reported
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Questions
Does Rye, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-2, which serves Rye, reported 922 lead and 87 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,018 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rye?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rye in Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-2's service area (PWSID NY5903456). Westchester Joint Water Works also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rye home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-2'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 Rye 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-2 whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.