At Least 1 Garden City Home Tests Positive For Elevated Lead Levels In Drinking Water: Mayor

GARDEN CITY, NY — Elevated levels of lead were found in the drinking water of at least one Garden City home. The results came from the state's mandated bi-annual lead service line water testing.

Tests taken in neighboring homes may result in different findings, the mayor's office said.

As determined by routine sampling from the village’s 10 water supply wells, the source water has not been found to contain lead.

The most consistent source of lead in the village’s water is from lead service lines serving homes, the mayor's office said.

If you're uncertain about lead levels, the village urges homeowners to refrain from drinking water directly from the tap and either use a filter certified to remove lead or drink bottled water, until the water has been tested.

The village will provide, free of charge, one testing kit per home. They are available at the Water Department in Village Hall.

Additonally, for any homes serviced by a lead service line, the village will waive all road opening permit fees for replacement of a lead service line.