New York · population 10,066
Lead pipes in Oneida, NY
465 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Oneida (population 10,066) gets its water from Oneida City. That system reported 448 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,970, with 75 more of unknown material.
12% of Oneida City'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 11%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 1.9%
- Non-lead 86%
Latest lead test for Oneida City (Jan 2025–Dec 2027): 1 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 Oneida City.
Water systems serving Oneida
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida CityMain system | 448 | 17 | 75 | 12% |
| Sherrill - Kenwood WDServes nearby areas | 187 | 13 | 420 | 16% |
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 Oneida
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Oneida 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
- Sherrill200 lead + galv. lines
- Canastota3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Vernonno lead reported
- Chittenango3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Morrisville1 lead + galv. lines
- Cazenovia36 lead + galv. lines
- Rome398 lead + galv. lines
- Clinton45 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Oneida, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Oneida City, which serves Oneida, reported 448 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 75 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Oneida?
EPA's service area maps place most of Oneida in Oneida City's service area (PWSID NY2602381). Sherrill - Kenwood WD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Oneida home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Oneida 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 Oneida 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 Oneida City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.