New York · population 2,376
Lead pipes in Mohawk, NY
247 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mohawk (population 2,376) gets its water from Mohawk (V) Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 247 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 923, with 244 more of unknown material.
27% of Mohawk (V) Water Works'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) 27%
- Unknown 26%
- Non-lead 47%
Latest lead test for Mohawk (V) Water Works (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.5 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 Mohawk (V) Water Works.
Water systems serving Mohawk
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk (V) Water WorksMain system | 0 | 247 | 244 | 27% |
| Ilion (V) Water WorksServes nearby areas | 97 | 124 | 1,852 | 8.4% |
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 Mohawk
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mohawk (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
- Herkimer2,249 unknown
- Ilion221 lead + galv. lines
- Frankfort59 lead + galv. lines
- Utica6,464 lead + galv. lines
- Dolgeville45 lead + galv. lines
- New Hartford6,464 lead + galv. lines
- Yorkville6,464 lead + galv. lines
- New York Mills6,464 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Mohawk, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Mohawk (V) Water Works, which serves Mohawk, reported 0 lead and 247 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 244 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mohawk?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mohawk in Mohawk (V) Water Works's service area (PWSID NY2102310). Ilion (V) Water Works also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mohawk home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mohawk (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 Mohawk 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 Mohawk (V) Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.