New York · population 40,232
Lead pipes in Valley Stream, NY
4,271 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Valley Stream (population 40,232) gets its water from Liberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook. That system reported 4,078 lead and 193 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 78,223, with 22,608 more of unknown material.
5.5% of Liberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 66%
Latest lead test for Liberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 5 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 5 health-based for Liberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook.
Water systems serving Valley Stream
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Utilities New York - LynbrookMain system | 4,078 | 193 | 22,608 | 5.5% |
| WA of Western NassauServes nearby areas | 4,459 | 4 | 483 | 16% |
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 Valley Stream
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Liberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook'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
- Lynbrook4,271 lead + galv. lines
- Malverne4,271 lead + galv. lines
- Hewlett Harbor4,271 lead + galv. lines
- East Rockaway4,271 lead + galv. lines
- Cedarhurst4,271 lead + galv. lines
- South Floral Park4,463 lead + galv. lines
- Rockville Centre641 lead + galv. lines
- Floral Park4,463 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Valley Stream, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Liberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook, which serves Valley Stream, reported 4,078 lead and 193 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,608 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Valley Stream?
EPA's service area maps place most of Valley Stream in Liberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook's service area (PWSID NY2902835). WA of Western Nassau also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Valley Stream home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Liberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook'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 Valley Stream 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 Liberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.