New York · population 3,764
Lead pipes in Elmira Heights, NY
2,873 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Elmira Heights (population 3,764) gets its water from Elmira Water Board. That system reported 1,045 lead and 1,828 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 19,830, with 3,221 more of unknown material.
14% of Elmira Water Board's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 9.2%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 69%
Latest lead test for Elmira Water Board (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.1 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 Elmira Water Board.
Water systems serving Elmira Heights
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira Water BoardMain system | 1,045 | 1,828 | 3,221 | 14% |
| Horseheads VillageServes nearby areas | 1 | 153 | 1,283 | 4.3% |
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 Elmira Heights
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Elmira Water Board'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
- Horseheads154 lead + galv. lines
- Corning2,765 unknown
- Painted Post7 lead + galv. lines
- Montour Fallsno lead reported
- Waverly2 lead + galv. lines
- Watkins Glenno lead reported
- Addison7 lead + galv. lines
- Ithaca728 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Elmira Heights, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Elmira Water Board, which serves Elmira Heights, reported 1,045 lead and 1,828 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,221 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Elmira Heights?
EPA's service area maps place most of Elmira Heights in Elmira Water Board's service area (PWSID NY0701008). Horseheads Village also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Elmira Heights home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Elmira Water Board'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 Elmira 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 Elmira Water Board whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.