New York · population 17,459
Lead pipes in Cortland, NY
No lead lines reported
Most of Cortland (population 17,459) gets its water from Cortland (C), which reported 4,749 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Cortland (C)'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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Cortland (C) (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Cortland (C).
Water systems serving Cortland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland (C)Main system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cortlandville Town WaterServes 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 Cortland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cortland (C)'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
- Homer70 lead + galv. lines
- Drydenno lead reported
- Lansing2 lead + galv. lines
- Cayuga Heights47 lead + galv. lines
- Ithaca728 lead + galv. lines
- Skaneateles14 lead + galv. lines
- Marcellus3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Greene8 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Cortland, NY have lead pipes?
Cortland (C), which serves Cortland, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Cortland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cortland in Cortland (C)'s service area (PWSID NY1101754). Cortlandville Town Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cortland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cortland (C)'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 Cortland 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 Cortland (C) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.