New York · population 211,040
Lead pipes in Yonkers, NY
71 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Yonkers (population 211,040) gets its water from Yonkers City. That system reported 65 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 29,626, with 27,226 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Yonkers 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 92%
- Non-lead 7.9%
Latest lead test for Yonkers City (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 7.1 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 Yonkers City.
Water systems serving Yonkers
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers CityMain system | 65 | 6 | 27,226 | 0.2% |
| 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 Yonkers
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Yonkers 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
Nearby cities
- Bronxville8,082 lead + galv. lines
- Tuckahoe8,082 lead + galv. lines
- Hastings-on-Hudson8,082 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Vernon5,156 lead + galv. lines
- Pelham8,082 lead + galv. lines
- Dobbs Ferry8,082 lead + galv. lines
- New Rochelle8,082 lead + galv. lines
- Pelham Manor8,082 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Yonkers, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Yonkers City, which serves Yonkers, reported 65 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 27,226 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Yonkers?
EPA's service area maps place most of Yonkers in Yonkers City's service area (PWSID NY5903465). Veolia Water New York, INC. Rd-1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Yonkers home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Yonkers 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 Yonkers 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 Yonkers City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.