New York · population 13,614
Lead pipes in Olean, NY
281 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Olean (population 13,614) gets its water from Olean City. That system reported 13 lead and 268 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,291, with 5,401 more of unknown material.
4.5% of Olean 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.3%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 9.7%
Latest lead test for Olean City (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 3.5 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 Olean City.
Water systems serving Olean
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olean CityMain system | 13 | 268 | 5,401 | 4.5% |
| Olean Town Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0% |
| Allegany VillageServes nearby areas | 0 | 40 | 259 | 5.6% |
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 Olean
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Olean 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
- Allegany40 lead + galv. lines
- Bolivar18 lead + galv. lines
- Franklinville74 lead + galv. lines
- Wellsville12 lead + galv. lines
- Arcadeno lead reported
- Springville6 lead + galv. lines
- Alfred47 lead + galv. lines
- Falconer7 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Olean, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Olean City, which serves Olean, reported 13 lead and 268 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,401 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Olean?
EPA's service area maps place most of Olean in Olean City's service area (PWSID NY0400345). Olean Town Water District, Allegany Village also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Olean home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Olean 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 Olean 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 Olean City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.