New York · population 3,949
Lead pipes in Cayuga Heights, NY
47 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Cayuga Heights (population 3,949) gets its water from Cayuga Heights Village. That system reported 26 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 929, with 12 more of unknown material.
5.1% of Cayuga Heights Village'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 2.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 1.3%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Cayuga Heights Village (Jan 2015–Dec 2017): 0.5 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 Cayuga Heights Village.
Water systems serving Cayuga Heights
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga Heights VillageMain system | 26 | 21 | 12 | 5.1% |
| Ithaca CityServes nearby areas | 435 | 293 | 637 | 13% |
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 Cayuga Heights
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cayuga Heights Village'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
- Lansing2 lead + galv. lines
- Ithaca728 lead + galv. lines
- Drydenno lead reported
- Cortlandno lead reported
- Homer70 lead + galv. lines
- Montour Fallsno lead reported
- Watkins Glenno lead reported
- Horseheads154 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Cayuga Heights, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Cayuga Heights Village, which serves Cayuga Heights, reported 26 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cayuga Heights?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cayuga Heights in Cayuga Heights Village's service area (PWSID NY5404411). Ithaca City also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cayuga Heights home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cayuga Heights Village'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 Cayuga Heights 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 Cayuga Heights Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.