New York · population 5,471
Lead pipes in Alfred, NY
47 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Alfred (population 5,471) gets its water from Alfred Village Water Supply. That system reported 0 lead and 47 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 422, with 82 more of unknown material.
11% of Alfred Village Water Supply's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 11%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 69%
Latest lead test for Alfred Village Water Supply (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Alfred Village Water Supply.
Water systems serving Alfred
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Village Water SupplyMain system | 0 | 47 | 82 | 11% |
| Alfred State CollegeAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Alfred UniversityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Alfred
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Alfred Village Water Supply's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Hornell38 lead + galv. lines
- Wellsville12 lead + galv. lines
- Dansville34 lead + galv. lines
- Bolivar18 lead + galv. lines
- Bath616 lead + galv. lines
- Addison7 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Morris15 lead + galv. lines
- Franklinville74 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Alfred, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Alfred Village Water Supply, which serves Alfred, reported 0 lead and 47 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 82 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Alfred?
EPA's service area maps place most of Alfred in Alfred Village Water Supply's service area (PWSID NY0200309). Alfred State College, Alfred University also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Alfred home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Alfred Village Water Supply's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Alfred be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Alfred Village Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.