New York · population 2,292
Lead pipes in Frankfort, NY
59 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Frankfort (population 2,292) gets its water from Frankfort (V) Water Works. That system reported 5 lead and 54 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 912, with 722 more of unknown material.
6.5% of Frankfort (V) Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.9%
- Unknown 79%
- Non-lead 14%
Latest lead test for Frankfort (V) Water Works (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.7 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Frankfort (V) Water Works.
Water systems serving Frankfort
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort (V) Water WorksMain system | 5 | 54 | 722 | 6.5% |
| Frankfort WD #3Also serves parts of the city | 1 | 14 | 123 | 11% |
| Frankfort WD #2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 13 | 61 | 18% |
| Frankfort WD #11Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 9 | 214 | 4.0% |
| Frankfort WD #8Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 39 | 2.5% |
| Frankfort WD #4 (Ilion)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 117 | 0% |
| Ilion (V) Water WorksServes nearby areas | 97 | 124 | 1,852 | 8.4% |
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 Frankfort
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Frankfort (V) Water Works'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
- Ilion221 lead + galv. lines
- Mohawk247 lead + galv. lines
- Herkimer2,249 unknown
- Utica6,464 lead + galv. lines
- New Hartford6,464 lead + galv. lines
- Yorkville6,464 lead + galv. lines
- New York Mills6,464 lead + galv. lines
- Whitesboro6,464 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Frankfort, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Frankfort (V) Water Works, which serves Frankfort, reported 5 lead and 54 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 722 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Frankfort?
EPA's service area maps place most of Frankfort in Frankfort (V) Water Works's service area (PWSID NY2102301). Frankfort WD #3, Frankfort WD #2, Frankfort WD #11, Frankfort WD #8, Frankfort WD #4 (Ilion), Ilion (V) Water Works also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Frankfort home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Frankfort (V) Water Works'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 Frankfort 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 Frankfort (V) Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.