New York · population 7,254
Lead pipes in Herkimer, NY
2,249 lines still unidentified
Most of Herkimer (population 7,254) gets its water from Herkimer Village. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,249 of 2,249 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Herkimer Village'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%
- Unknown 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Herkimer Village (Jul 2020–Dec 2020): 19 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 9 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 6 health-based, 1 still open for Herkimer Village.
Water systems serving Herkimer
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herkimer VillageMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,249 | 0% |
| East Herkimer Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mohawk (V) Water WorksServes nearby areas | 0 | 247 | 244 | 27% |
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 Herkimer
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Herkimer 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
- Mohawk247 lead + galv. lines
- Ilion221 lead + galv. lines
- Frankfort59 lead + galv. lines
- Dolgeville45 lead + galv. lines
- Utica6,464 lead + galv. lines
- New Hartford6,464 lead + galv. lines
- Yorkville6,464 lead + galv. lines
- New York Mills6,464 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Herkimer, NY have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Herkimer Village still lists 2,249 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Herkimer?
EPA's service area maps place most of Herkimer in Herkimer Village's service area (PWSID NY2102306). East Herkimer Water District, Mohawk (V) Water Works also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Herkimer home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Herkimer 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 Herkimer 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 Herkimer Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.