New York · population 2,743
Lead pipes in Sands Point, NY
No lead lines reported
Most of Sands Point (population 2,743) gets its water from Sands Point (V), which reported 928 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Sands Point (V)'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%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Sands Point (V) (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.1 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 Sands Point (V).
Water systems serving Sands Point
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sands Point (V)Main system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Port Washington WDServes nearby areas | 95 | 0 | 2,207 | 1.0% |
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 Sands Point
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sands Point (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
- Port Washington North95 lead + galv. lines
- Manorhaven95 lead + galv. lines
- Baxter Estates95 lead + galv. lines
- Sea Cliff15 lead + galv. lines
- Kings Point78 lead + galv. lines
- Plandome1 lead + galv. lines
- Flower Hill95 lead + galv. lines
- Plandome Heights51 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sands Point, NY have lead pipes?
Sands Point (V), which serves Sands Point, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Sands Point?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sands Point in Sands Point (V)'s service area (PWSID NY2902852). Port Washington WD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sands Point home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sands Point (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 Sands Point 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 Sands Point (V) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.