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Is there lead in Hempstead's tap water?

5PPBLead in Liberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook's water at the latest test, from January to June 2026

Below 15, the level that requires action

Water companies that supply Hempstead

9 public water companies list Hempstead as a place they supply. The biggest is the Liberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook, with about 220,000 people. The highest latest result among Hempstead's water companies is 5 parts per billion, at the Liberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook. None of the 9 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 3 found too little lead to measure.

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