New York · population 2,228
Lead pipes in Falconer, NY
7 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Falconer (population 2,228) gets its water from Jamestown BPU. That system reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 17,518, with 2,851 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Jamestown BPU'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 84%
Latest lead test for Jamestown BPU (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 3.2 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 Jamestown BPU.
Water systems serving Falconer
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown BPUMain system | 0 | 7 | 2,851 | <0.1% |
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 Falconer
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Jamestown BPU'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
- Jamestown7 lead + galv. lines
- Celoron7 lead + galv. lines
- Lakewood7 lead + galv. lines
- Brocton57 lead + galv. lines
- Fredonia833 lead + galv. lines
- Dunkirkno lead reported
- Silver Creek66 lead + galv. lines
- North Collins32 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Falconer, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Jamestown BPU, which serves Falconer, reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,851 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Falconer?
EPA's service area maps place most of Falconer in Jamestown BPU's service area (PWSID NY0600366).
How do I check whether my Falconer home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Jamestown BPU'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 Falconer 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 Jamestown BPU whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.