Lead Pipe Map

New York · population 46,773

Lead pipes in Binghamton, NY

74 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Binghamton (population 46,773) gets its water from City of Binghamton. That system reported 62 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 16,069, with 14,924 more of unknown material.

0.5% of City of Binghamton'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%).

62Lead
12Galvanized, replace
14,924Unknown material
1,071Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Binghamton (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 1 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 City of Binghamton.

Water systems serving Binghamton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of BinghamtonMain system621214,9240.5%
Binghamton (T) Consolidated WDAlso serves parts of the city0000%
Conklin Water SystemServes nearby areas0000%

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 Binghamton

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Binghamton's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Binghamton, NY have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Binghamton, which serves Binghamton, reported 62 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 14,924 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Binghamton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Binghamton in City of Binghamton's service area (PWSID NY0301651). Binghamton (T) Consolidated WD, Conklin Water System also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Binghamton home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Binghamton'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 Binghamton 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 City of Binghamton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.