New York · population 1,557
Lead pipes in Mexico, NY
113 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mexico (population 1,557) gets its water from Mexico Village. That system reported 0 lead and 113 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 591, with 350 more of unknown material.
19% of Mexico Village's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 19%
- Unknown 59%
- Non-lead 22%
Latest lead test for Mexico Village (Jan 2025–Dec 2027): 1.2 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 still open for Mexico Village.
Water systems serving Mexico
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico VillageMain system | 0 | 113 | 350 | 19% |
| Mexico Town WDAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| S&E MHP, LLC - Route 11Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0% |
| Richland Town PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Mexico
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mexico 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
- Pulaski103 lead + galv. lines
- Central Square3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Oswego2,973 lead + galv. lines
- Fulton5 lead + galv. lines
- Phoenix19 lead + galv. lines
- Baldwinsville58 lead + galv. lines
- North Syracuse3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Liverpool3,895 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Mexico, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Mexico Village, which serves Mexico, reported 0 lead and 113 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 350 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mexico?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mexico in Mexico Village's service area (PWSID NY3704359). Mexico Town WD, S&E MHP, LLC - Route 11, Richland Town PWS also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mexico home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.