New York · population 17,047
Lead pipes in Oswego, NY
2,973 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Oswego (population 17,047) gets its water from Oswego City. That system reported 2,862 lead and 111 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,536, with 2,947 more of unknown material.
45% of Oswego 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 44%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.7%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 9.4%
Latest lead test for Oswego City (Jan 2025–Dec 2027): 3 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 Oswego City.
Water systems serving Oswego
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego CityMain system | 2,862 | 111 | 2,947 | 45% |
| Scriba WD (Oswego)Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Oswego
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Oswego 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
- Fulton5 lead + galv. lines
- Mexico113 lead + galv. lines
- Phoenix19 lead + galv. lines
- Pulaski103 lead + galv. lines
- Central Square3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Baldwinsville58 lead + galv. lines
- Jordan44 lead + galv. lines
- Liverpool3,895 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Oswego, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Oswego City, which serves Oswego, reported 2,862 lead and 111 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,947 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Oswego?
EPA's service area maps place most of Oswego in Oswego City's service area (PWSID NY3704361). Scriba WD (Oswego) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Oswego home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Oswego 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 Oswego 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 Oswego City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.