New York · population 3,076
Lead pipes in Homer, NY
70 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Homer (population 3,076) gets its water from Homer Village-Newton Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 70 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,249, with 721 more of unknown material.
5.6% of Homer Village-Newton Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.6%
- Unknown 58%
- Non-lead 37%
Latest lead test for Homer Village-Newton Water Works (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2 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 Homer Village-Newton Water Works.
Water systems serving Homer
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Village-Newton Water WorksMain system | 0 | 70 | 721 | 5.6% |
| Pine Hill Mobile, INC.Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 6 | 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 Homer
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Homer Village-Newton Water Works'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
- Cortlandno lead reported
- Drydenno lead reported
- Lansing2 lead + galv. lines
- Cayuga Heights47 lead + galv. lines
- Ithaca728 lead + galv. lines
- Skaneateles14 lead + galv. lines
- Marcellus3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Cazenovia36 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Homer, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Homer Village-Newton Water Works, which serves Homer, reported 0 lead and 70 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 721 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Homer?
EPA's service area maps place most of Homer in Homer Village-Newton Water Works's service area (PWSID NY1101757). Pine Hill Mobile, INC. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Homer home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Homer Village-Newton Water Works'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 Homer 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 Homer Village-Newton Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.