New York · population 1,608
Lead pipes in Allegany, NY
40 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Allegany (population 1,608) gets its water from Allegany Village. That system reported 0 lead and 40 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 716, with 259 more of unknown material.
5.6% of Allegany Village's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.6%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 58%
Latest lead test for Allegany Village (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 4.5 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 Allegany Village.
Water systems serving Allegany
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany VillageMain system | 0 | 40 | 259 | 5.6% |
| Allegany Town Consolidated District #1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 3 | 106 | 1.6% |
| Allegany Town District #8 (St. Bonas)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Allegany Town Comprehensive WD (2008)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Allegany Town District #3 (North Area)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 42 | 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 Allegany
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Allegany Village'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
- Olean281 lead + galv. lines
- Bolivar18 lead + galv. lines
- Franklinville74 lead + galv. lines
- Wellsville12 lead + galv. lines
- Springville6 lead + galv. lines
- Arcadeno lead reported
- Falconer7 lead + galv. lines
- Alfred47 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Allegany, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Allegany Village, which serves Allegany, reported 0 lead and 40 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 259 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Allegany?
EPA's service area maps place most of Allegany in Allegany Village's service area (PWSID NY0400330). Allegany Town Consolidated District #1, Allegany Town District #8 (St. Bonas), Allegany Town Comprehensive WD (2008), Allegany Town District #3 (North Area) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Allegany home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Allegany Village'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 Allegany 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 Allegany Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.