Annual Lead and Copper Study

The Erie County Water Authority has been working to eliminate the threat of lead exposure from customers’ drinking water. The Erie County Water Authority will be offering free lead and copper testing for limited number of homes within its service areas, as part of its Annual Lead and Copper Study.

Those Eligible for Free Lead and Copper Testing:

1. Participants must be customers of the Erie County Water Authority, who live in lease or direct service areas (ECWA Service Area);
2. Participants must live in home built before 1950 with lead service lines or in home built between 1982 and 1986 when lead solder was being used for new plumbing;

   NOTE: For houses built before 1950 or between 1982-and 1986, ECWA customers may request the Authority inspect their plumbing for lead;

3. Participants must be available during the month of June when water testing kits are being dropped off and picked up by Authority personnel and must be able to draw water from sink that does not have a filter;
4. You are among the first 100 eligible customers who wish to participate in the Annual Lead and Copper Study.

Those interested in being part of the Annual Lead and Copper Study should contact the Erie County Water Authority at 716-849-8444.

Other Related Links:

FAQ relating to the Annual Lead and Copper Study

Video on How to Collect Sample for Annual Lead and Copper Study