New York · population 25,963
Lead pipes in Auburn, NY
161 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Auburn (population 25,963) gets its water from Auburn. That system reported 0 lead and 161 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,490, with 4,416 more of unknown material.
1.9% of Auburn's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.9%
- Unknown 52%
- Non-lead 46%
Latest lead test for Auburn (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.2 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 Auburn.
Water systems serving Auburn
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AuburnMain system | 0 | 161 | 4,416 | 1.9% |
| Owasco Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 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 Auburn
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Auburn'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
- Skaneateles14 lead + galv. lines
- Port Byron9 lead + galv. lines
- Weedsport6 lead + galv. lines
- Jordan44 lead + galv. lines
- Marcellus3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Camillus3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Waterloo4 lead + galv. lines
- Baldwinsville58 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Auburn, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Auburn, which serves Auburn, reported 0 lead and 161 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,416 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Auburn?
EPA's service area maps place most of Auburn in Auburn's service area (PWSID NY0501710). Owasco Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Auburn home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Auburn'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 Auburn 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 Auburn whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.