New York · population 9,295
Lead pipes in Fredonia, NY
833 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fredonia (population 9,295) gets its water from Fredonia Village. That system reported 832 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,001, with 351 more of unknown material.
28% of Fredonia Village'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 28%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for Fredonia Village (2023): 6.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Fredonia Village.
Water systems serving Fredonia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia VillageMain system | 832 | 1 | 351 | 28% |
| Pomfret Chestnut Road Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.4% |
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 Fredonia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Fredonia Village'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
- Dunkirkno lead reported
- Brocton57 lead + galv. lines
- Silver Creek66 lead + galv. lines
- Angola18 lead + galv. lines
- North Collins32 lead + galv. lines
- Falconer7 lead + galv. lines
- Celoron7 lead + galv. lines
- Lakewood7 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fredonia, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Fredonia Village, which serves Fredonia, reported 832 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 351 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fredonia?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fredonia in Fredonia Village's service area (PWSID NY0600364). Pomfret Chestnut Road Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fredonia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Fredonia Village'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 Fredonia 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 Fredonia Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.