New York · population 5,975
Lead pipes in Hilton, NY
3,371 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hilton (population 5,975) gets its water from McWa. That system reported 107 lead and 3,264 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 181,821, with 9,987 more of unknown material.
1.9% of McWa'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.8%
- Unknown 5.5%
- Non-lead 93%
Latest lead test for McWa (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 5 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, 1 health-based, 1 still open for McWa.
Water systems serving Hilton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McWaMain system | 107 | 3,264 | 9,987 | 1.9% |
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 Hilton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on McWa'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
- Spencerport3,371 lead + galv. lines
- Brockport131 lead + galv. lines
- Rochester16,640 lead + galv. lines
- Holley303 lead + galv. lines
- Churchville3,371 lead + galv. lines
- Bergen131 lead + galv. lines
- Scottsville3,371 lead + galv. lines
- Webster3,371 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hilton, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. McWa, which serves Hilton, reported 107 lead and 3,264 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,987 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hilton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hilton in McWa's service area (PWSID NY2701047).
How do I check whether my Hilton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on McWa'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 Hilton 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 McWa whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.