New York · population 10,476
Lead pipes in Canandaigua, NY
179 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Canandaigua (population 10,476) gets its water from Canandaigua City. That system reported 9 lead and 170 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,231, with 1,694 more of unknown material.
4.2% of Canandaigua City'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.0%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 56%
Latest lead test for Canandaigua City (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Canandaigua City.
Water systems serving Canandaigua
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canandaigua CityMain system | 9 | 170 | 1,694 | 4.2% |
| Canandaigua Town Cons. WDAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hopewell Cons WD 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Canandaigua-Farmington Consolidated W.D.Serves 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 Canandaigua
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Canandaigua 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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Shortsville173 lead + galv. lines
- Manchesterno lead reported
- Bloomfield36 lead + galv. lines
- Clifton Springs206 lead + galv. lines
- Victor3 lead + galv. lines
- Phelps203 lead + galv. lines
- Newark252 lead + galv. lines
- Geneva167 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Canandaigua, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Canandaigua City, which serves Canandaigua, reported 9 lead and 170 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,694 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Canandaigua?
EPA's service area maps place most of Canandaigua in Canandaigua City's service area (PWSID NY3401150). Canandaigua Town Cons. WD, Hopewell Cons WD 1, Canandaigua-Farmington Consolidated W.D. also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Canandaigua home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Canandaigua 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 Canandaigua 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 Canandaigua City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.