New York · population 7,559
Lead pipes in Ilion, NY
221 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ilion (population 7,559) gets its water from Ilion (V) Water Works. That system reported 97 lead and 124 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,639, with 1,852 more of unknown material.
8.4% of Ilion (V) Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.7%
- Unknown 70%
- Non-lead 21%
Latest lead test for Ilion (V) Water Works (2020): 36 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 Ilion (V) Water Works.
Water systems serving Ilion
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilion (V) Water WorksMain system | 97 | 124 | 1,852 | 8.4% |
| 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 Ilion
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ilion (V) 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
- Mohawk247 lead + galv. lines
- Frankfort59 lead + galv. lines
- Herkimer2,249 unknown
- Utica6,464 lead + galv. lines
- New Hartford6,464 lead + galv. lines
- Yorkville6,464 lead + galv. lines
- New York Mills6,464 lead + galv. lines
- Dolgeville45 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ilion, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Ilion (V) Water Works, which serves Ilion, reported 97 lead and 124 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,852 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ilion?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ilion in Ilion (V) Water Works's service area (PWSID NY2102307). Mohawk (V) Water Works also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ilion home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ilion (V) 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 Ilion 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 Ilion (V) Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.