New York · population 6,608
Lead pipes in Norwich, NY
97 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Norwich (population 6,608) gets its water from Norwich City. That system reported 2 lead and 95 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,367, with 88 more of unknown material.
4.1% of Norwich City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.0%
- Unknown 3.7%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for Norwich City (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 Norwich City.
Water systems serving Norwich
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich CityMain system | 2 | 95 | 88 | 4.1% |
| Norwich Town Water District #3Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Horstman Trailer CourtAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 25 | 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 Norwich
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Norwich 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
- Unadilla1 lead + galv. lines
- Greene8 lead + galv. lines
- Morrisville1 lead + galv. lines
- Waterville81 lead + galv. lines
- Cazenovia36 lead + galv. lines
- Deposit1 lead + galv. lines
- Port Dickinson456 lead + galv. lines
- Cortlandno lead reported
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Questions
Does Norwich, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Norwich City, which serves Norwich, reported 2 lead and 95 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 88 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Norwich?
EPA's service area maps place most of Norwich in Norwich City's service area (PWSID NY0801745). Norwich Town Water District #3, Horstman Trailer Court also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Norwich home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Norwich 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 Norwich 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 Norwich City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.