New York · population 15,071
Lead pipes in Batavia, NY
137 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Batavia (population 15,071) gets its water from Batavia City. That system reported 28 lead and 109 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,777, with 5,601 more of unknown material.
2.4% of Batavia City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.9%
- Unknown 97%
- Non-lead 0.7%
Latest lead test for Batavia City (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 Batavia City.
Water systems serving Batavia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia CityMain system | 28 | 109 | 5,601 | 2.4% |
| McWaAlso serves parts of the city | 107 | 3,264 | 9,987 | 1.9% |
| McWa GeneseeAlso serves parts of the city | 1 | 130 | 278 | 1.9% |
| Batavia Consolidated W.D.Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 4 | 55 | 0.2% |
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 Batavia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Batavia City'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.
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Questions
Does Batavia, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Batavia City, which serves Batavia, reported 28 lead and 109 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,601 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Batavia?
EPA's service area maps place most of Batavia in Batavia City's service area (PWSID NY1800544). McWa, McWa Genesee, Batavia Consolidated W.D. also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Batavia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Batavia City'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 Batavia 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 Batavia City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.