New York · population 8,078
Lead pipes in Hornell, NY
38 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hornell (population 8,078) gets its water from Hornell City. That system reported 8 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,074, with 2,977 more of unknown material.
1.2% of Hornell 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 97%
- Non-lead 1.9%
Latest lead test for Hornell City (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.4 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 Hornell City.
Water systems serving Hornell
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornell CityMain system | 8 | 30 | 2,977 | 1.2% |
| North Hornell VillageServes nearby areas | 0 | 5 | 213 | 1.5% |
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 Hornell
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hornell 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
- Alfred47 lead + galv. lines
- Dansville34 lead + galv. lines
- Bath616 lead + galv. lines
- Wellsville12 lead + galv. lines
- Addison7 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Morris15 lead + galv. lines
- Painted Post7 lead + galv. lines
- Bolivar18 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hornell, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Hornell City, which serves Hornell, reported 8 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,977 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hornell?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hornell in Hornell City's service area (PWSID NY5001215). North Hornell Village also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hornell home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hornell 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 Hornell 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 Hornell City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.