New York · population 11,537
Lead pipes in Suffern, NY
63 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Suffern (population 11,537) gets its water from Suffern Village. That system reported 0 lead and 63 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,403, with 37 more of unknown material.
2.6% of Suffern Village's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.6%
- Unknown 1.5%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Suffern Village (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Suffern Village.
Water systems serving Suffern
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffern VillageMain system | 0 | 63 | 37 | 2.6% |
| Veolia Water New YorkServes nearby areas | 487 | 38 | 22,160 | 0.7% |
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 Suffern
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Suffern Village'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
- Montebello525 lead + galv. lines
- Airmont525 lead + galv. lines
- Kaser525 lead + galv. lines
- Sloatsburg690 unknown
- Wesley Hills525 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Valley525 lead + galv. lines
- Chestnut Ridge525 lead + galv. lines
- New Hempstead525 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Suffern, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Suffern Village, which serves Suffern, reported 0 lead and 63 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 37 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Suffern?
EPA's service area maps place most of Suffern in Suffern Village's service area (PWSID NY4303675). Veolia Water New York also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Suffern home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Suffern Village'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 Suffern 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 Suffern Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.