New York · population 11,234
Lead pipes in Fulton, NY
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fulton (population 11,234) gets its water from Fulton City. That system reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,752, with 3,600 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Fulton City'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 96%
- Non-lead 3.9%
Latest lead test for Fulton City (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 3 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 Fulton City.
Water systems serving Fulton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton CityMain system | 0 | 5 | 3,600 | 0.1% |
| OcwaServes nearby areas | 400 | 3,495 | 72,099 | 3.3% |
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 Fulton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Fulton City'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
- Phoenix19 lead + galv. lines
- Oswego2,973 lead + galv. lines
- Baldwinsville58 lead + galv. lines
- Mexico113 lead + galv. lines
- Central Square3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Jordan44 lead + galv. lines
- Liverpool3,895 lead + galv. lines
- North Syracuse3,895 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fulton, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Fulton City, which serves Fulton, reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,600 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fulton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fulton in Fulton City's service area (PWSID NY3704355). Ocwa also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fulton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Fulton City'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 Fulton 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 Fulton City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.