New York · 19 community water systems
Lead pipes in Suffolk County, NY
19 community water systems serving Suffolk County reported 11 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,121 of unknown material. The most are in Suffolk County Water Authority.
<0.1% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 1.3%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Suffolk County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County Water AuthorityBabylon | 11 | 0 | 54 | <0.1% |
| West Gilgo Beach AssociationBabylon | 0 | 5 | 64 | 6.3% |
| Riverhead Water DistrictRiverhead | 0 | 0 | 3,253 | 0% |
| Greenlawn Water DistrictHuntington | 0 | 0 | 806 | 0% |
| Greenport Water DistrictSouthold | 0 | 0 | 805 | 0% |
| South Huntington Water DistrictHuntington | 0 | 0 | 460 | 0% |
| Hampton Bays Water DistrictSouthampton | 0 | 0 | 382 | 0% |
| Saltaire Water DistrictIslip | 0 | 0 | 186 | 0% |
| Oak Beach Public Water SupplyBabylon | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0% |
| Peconic River Mobile Home ParkRiverhead | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0% |
| Robert Moses State ParkBabylon | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Dix Hills Water DistrictHuntington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Smithtown Water DistrictSmithtown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| St James Water DistrictSmithtown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ocean Beach Water DistrictIslip | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Brookhaven National LaboratoryBrookhaven | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Northport Va HospitalHuntington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Riverside Water DistrictSouthampton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Seaview Water CompanyBrookhaven | 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 Suffolk County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Suffolk County reported 11 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,121 of unknown material.
Which Suffolk County water systems have the most lead lines?
Suffolk County Water Authority (11), West Gilgo Beach Association (5).
How do I check my home in Suffolk 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.