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Is there lead in Tonawanda's tap water?

6PPBparts per billion of lead in Ecwa Direct's water at the latest test, in 2025

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Tonawanda

2 public water companies list Tonawanda as a place they supply. The biggest is Ecwa Direct, with about 313,380 people. The highest latest result among Tonawanda's water companies is 6 parts per billion, at Ecwa Direct. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test. Small ones like Tonawanda Town Water Department supply just their own grounds or street; most of Tonawanda gets its water from Ecwa Direct. Your water bill names yours.

Ecwa Directabout 313,380 people · latest lead test: 6 ppb · 716-849-8484
The Tonawanda Town Water Departmentabout 72,571 people · latest lead test: 2.1 ppb · 716-874-0490

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