New York · population 18,036
Lead pipes in Scarsdale, NY
78 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Scarsdale (population 18,036) gets its water from Scarsdale Water Department. That system reported 76 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,776, with 94 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Scarsdale Water Department'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 1.3%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 1.6%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for Scarsdale Water Department (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2.9 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 Scarsdale Water Department.
Water systems serving Scarsdale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarsdale Water DepartmentMain system | 76 | 2 | 94 | 1.4% |
| Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-1Serves nearby areas | 8,008 | 74 | 6,290 | 25% |
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 Scarsdale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Scarsdale Water Department'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
- White Plains1 lead + galv. lines
- Ardsley8,082 lead + galv. lines
- Harrison674 lead + galv. lines
- Tuckahoe8,082 lead + galv. lines
- Bronxville8,082 lead + galv. lines
- Elmsford6 lead + galv. lines
- Mamaroneck674 lead + galv. lines
- Larchmont403 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Scarsdale, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Scarsdale Water Department, which serves Scarsdale, reported 76 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 94 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Scarsdale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Scarsdale in Scarsdale Water Department's service area (PWSID NY5903457). Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Scarsdale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Scarsdale Water Department'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 Scarsdale 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 Scarsdale Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.