New York · population 1,001
Lead pipes in Bolivar, NY
18 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bolivar (population 1,001) gets its water from Bolivar-Richburg Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 707, with 2 more of unknown material.
2.5% of Bolivar-Richburg Water System'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.5%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for Bolivar-Richburg Water System (2025): 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 Bolivar-Richburg Water System.
Water systems serving Bolivar
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar-Richburg Water SystemMain system | 0 | 18 | 2 | 2.5% |
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 Bolivar
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bolivar-Richburg Water System'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
- Wellsville12 lead + galv. lines
- Olean281 lead + galv. lines
- Allegany40 lead + galv. lines
- Alfred47 lead + galv. lines
- Franklinville74 lead + galv. lines
- Hornell38 lead + galv. lines
- Arcadeno lead reported
- Springville6 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bolivar, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Bolivar-Richburg Water System, which serves Bolivar, reported 0 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bolivar?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bolivar in Bolivar-Richburg Water System's service area (PWSID NY0200329).
How do I check whether my Bolivar home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bolivar-Richburg Water System'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 Bolivar 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 Bolivar-Richburg Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.