New York · population 12,397
Lead pipes in Geneva, NY
167 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Geneva (population 12,397) gets its water from Geneva City. That system reported 166 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,620, with 4,232 more of unknown material.
3.6% of Geneva City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.6%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 92%
- Non-lead 4.8%
Latest lead test for Geneva City (2025): 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 Geneva City.
Water systems serving Geneva
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva CityMain system | 166 | 1 | 4,232 | 3.6% |
| Geneva WD #2 CsaAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Geneva WD #13Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
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 Geneva
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Geneva 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
- Waterloo4 lead + galv. lines
- Phelps203 lead + galv. lines
- Clifton Springs206 lead + galv. lines
- Newark252 lead + galv. lines
- Shortsville173 lead + galv. lines
- Manchesterno lead reported
- Canandaigua179 lead + galv. lines
- Auburn161 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Geneva, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Geneva City, which serves Geneva, reported 166 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,232 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Geneva?
EPA's service area maps place most of Geneva in Geneva City's service area (PWSID NY3401156). Geneva WD #2 Csa, Geneva WD #13 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Geneva home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Geneva 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 Geneva 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 Geneva City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.