New York · population 1,721
Lead pipes in Painted Post, NY
7 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Painted Post (population 1,721) gets its water from Painted Post Village. That system reported 3 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 678, with 528 more of unknown material.
1.0% of Painted Post 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 78%
- Non-lead 21%
Latest lead test for Painted Post 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 Painted Post Village.
Water systems serving Painted Post
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painted Post VillageMain system | 3 | 4 | 528 | 1.0% |
| Corning CityServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2,765 | 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 Painted Post
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Painted Post 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
Nearby cities
- Corning2,765 unknown
- Addison7 lead + galv. lines
- Horseheads154 lead + galv. lines
- Elmira Heights2,873 lead + galv. lines
- Bath616 lead + galv. lines
- Montour Fallsno lead reported
- Watkins Glenno lead reported
- Waverly2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Painted Post, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Painted Post Village, which serves Painted Post, reported 3 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 528 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Painted Post?
EPA's service area maps place most of Painted Post in Painted Post Village's service area (PWSID NY5001222). Corning City also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Painted Post home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Painted Post 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 Painted Post 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 Painted Post Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.