Distribution of Water Service Lines (WSL) materials in New York City as of 2023

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July 2023

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United States (New York)

Survey time period

2023

Supplementary notes

Lead/Possible Lead” meaning that they are either “Lead” as confirmed by Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) records⁴ or “Possible Lead” as DEP has no record or conflicting records about the material type.

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Breakdown of New York City water service lines citywide 2023, by material

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Won So,
Jan 21, 2026
As of 2023, approximately **** percent of water service lines in New York City were lead. This figure climbs to some ** percent when possible lead service lines are included. Lead exposure can have serious adverse health impacts in humans of all ages, though children are the most susceptible. Millions of people across the U.S. are served by lead service lines, with the the most found in Illinois and Ohio.

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