New York · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Rockland County, NY
7 community water systems serving Rockland County reported 490 lead and 152 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 24,932 of unknown material. The most are in Veolia Water New York.
0.8% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 30%
- Non-lead 69%
Water systems serving Rockland County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia Water New YorkClarkstown | 487 | 38 | 22,160 | 0.7% |
| Suffern VillageRamapo | 0 | 63 | 37 | 2.6% |
| Nyack Village Water SupplyClarkstown | 2 | 33 | 2,359 | 1.2% |
| Hillburn VillageRamapo | 1 | 13 | 334 | 4.0% |
| Pomona Country ClubRamapo | 0 | 5 | 14 | 21% |
| Fountainhead MHPHaverstraw | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Bear Mountain Water SupplyHighlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Rockland County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Rockland County reported 490 lead and 152 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 24,932 of unknown material.
Which Rockland County water systems have the most lead lines?
Veolia Water New York (525), Suffern Village (63), Nyack Village Water Supply (35).
How do I check my home in Rockland County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.