New York · population 1,790
Lead pipes in Oakfield, NY
9 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Oakfield (population 1,790) gets its water from Oakfield Village. That system reported 1 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 663, with 46 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Oakfield 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 6.9%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for Oakfield Village (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2 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 Oakfield Village.
Water systems serving Oakfield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield VillageMain system | 1 | 8 | 46 | 1.4% |
| McWaAlso serves parts of the city | 107 | 3,264 | 9,987 | 1.9% |
| McWaAlso serves parts of the city | 107 | 3,264 | 9,987 | 1.9% |
| Batavia Consolidated W.D.Serves nearby areas | 0 | 4 | 55 | 0.2% |
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 Oakfield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Oakfield 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
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Questions
Does Oakfield, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Oakfield Village, which serves Oakfield, reported 1 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 46 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Oakfield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Oakfield in Oakfield Village's service area (PWSID NY1800551). McWa, McWa, Batavia Consolidated W.D. also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Oakfield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Oakfield 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 Oakfield 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 Oakfield Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.