New York · population 62,561
Lead pipes in White Plains, NY
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of White Plains (population 62,561) gets its water from White Plains City. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,130, with 3,000 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of White Plains City'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 30%
- Non-lead 70%
Latest lead test for White Plains City (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.3 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 White Plains City.
Water systems serving White Plains
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Plains CityMain system | 0 | 1 | 3,000 | <0.1% |
| 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 White Plains
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on White Plains City'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
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Questions
Does White Plains, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. White Plains City, which serves White Plains, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,000 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to White Plains?
EPA's service area maps place most of White Plains in White Plains City's service area (PWSID NY5903464). Westchester Joint Water Works also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my White Plains home has a lead service line?
Search your address on White Plains City'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 White Plains 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 White Plains City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.