Unsafe Levels Of Lead Found In Garden City Drinking Water

GARDEN CITY, NY — Elevated levels of lead were found in Garden City's drinking water. The village said a sampling came back above the appropriate level for lead in 30 homes.

Based on the testing, the village added corrosion control treatment in Nov. 2022 to order to reduce the concentration of lead in the drinking water.

However, samples from 10 village wells did not contain lead, the village said.

Homeowners should avoid boiling water as lead dissolves easier in hot water.

Other steps for homeowners to follow include:

• Know the internal plumbing of your home and replace your plumbing fixtures if they are found to contain lead.
• Use bottled water or use a water filter.

For more information, call 516-465-4017 or visit www.gardencityny.net.