New York · population 2,103
Lead pipes in Lima, NY
9 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lima (population 2,103) gets its water from Lima Village. That system reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 711, with 78 more of unknown material.
1.3% of Lima 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) 1.3%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for Lima Village (Jan 2019–Dec 2021): 9 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 Lima Village.
Water systems serving Lima
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima VillageMain system | 0 | 9 | 78 | 1.3% |
| Lima Town Public Water SupplyAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.8% |
| McWaServes nearby areas | 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 Lima
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lima 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
- Honeoye Falls3,371 lead + galv. lines
- Livoniano lead reported
- Avonno lead reported
- Bloomfield36 lead + galv. lines
- Scottsville3,371 lead + galv. lines
- Victor3 lead + galv. lines
- Geneseo12 lead + galv. lines
- Caledonia159 unknown
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Questions
Does Lima, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Lima Village, which serves Lima, reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 78 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lima?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lima in Lima Village's service area (PWSID NY2501021). Lima Town Public Water Supply, McWa also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lima home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lima 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 Lima 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 Lima Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.