New York · population 4,167
Lead pipes in Owego, NY
21 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Owego (population 4,167) gets its water from Veolia of Owego. That system reported 0 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,424, with 318 more of unknown material.
1.5% of Veolia of Owego'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 76%
Latest lead test for Veolia of Owego (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.4 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 Veolia of Owego.
Water systems serving Owego
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia of OwegoMain system | 0 | 21 | 318 | 1.5% |
| Owego WD #4Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Owego WD #2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Owego WD #3Also serves parts of the city | 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 Owego
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Veolia of Owego'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
- Endicott536 lead + galv. lines
- Waverly2 lead + galv. lines
- Binghamton74 lead + galv. lines
- Port Dickinson456 lead + galv. lines
- Ithaca728 lead + galv. lines
- Drydenno lead reported
- Cayuga Heights47 lead + galv. lines
- Elmira Heights2,873 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Owego, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Veolia of Owego, which serves Owego, reported 0 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 318 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Owego?
EPA's service area maps place most of Owego in Veolia of Owego's service area (PWSID NY5304409). Owego WD #4, Owego WD #2, Owego WD #3 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Owego home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Veolia of Owego'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 Owego 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 Veolia of Owego whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.