New York · population 1,848
Lead pipes in Central Square, NY
3,895 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Central Square (population 1,848) gets its water from Ocwa. That system reported 400 lead and 3,495 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 116,509, with 72,099 more of unknown material.
3.3% of Ocwa'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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.0%
- Unknown 62%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for Ocwa (2026): 8 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 Ocwa.
Water systems serving Central Square
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OcwaMain system | 400 | 3,495 | 72,099 | 3.3% |
| Deer Run MHPServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 78 | 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 Central Square
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ocwa'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
- Phoenix19 lead + galv. lines
- North Syracuse3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Liverpool3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Baldwinsville58 lead + galv. lines
- Mexico113 lead + galv. lines
- Fulton5 lead + galv. lines
- East Syracuse3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Minoa3,895 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Central Square, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Ocwa, which serves Central Square, reported 400 lead and 3,495 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 72,099 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Central Square?
EPA's service area maps place most of Central Square in Ocwa's service area (PWSID NY3304336). Deer Run MHP also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Central Square home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ocwa'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 Central Square 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 Ocwa whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.