New York · population 2,198
Lead pipes in Phoenix, NY
19 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Phoenix (population 2,198) gets its water from Phoenix Village. That system reported 0 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 699, with 632 more of unknown material.
2.7% of Phoenix Village's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.7%
- Unknown 90%
- Non-lead 6.9%
Latest lead test for Phoenix Village (Jul 2023–Dec 2023): 1.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Phoenix Village.
Water systems serving Phoenix
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix VillageMain system | 0 | 19 | 632 | 2.7% |
| OcwaServes nearby areas | 400 | 3,495 | 72,099 | 3.3% |
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 Phoenix
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Phoenix 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
- Baldwinsville58 lead + galv. lines
- Central Square3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Fulton5 lead + galv. lines
- Liverpool3,895 lead + galv. lines
- North Syracuse3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Solvay3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Camillus3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Jordan44 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Phoenix, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Phoenix Village, which serves Phoenix, reported 0 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 632 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Phoenix?
EPA's service area maps place most of Phoenix in Phoenix Village's service area (PWSID NY3704363). Ocwa also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Phoenix home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.