New York · population 31,990
Lead pipes in Rome, NY
398 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rome (population 31,990) gets its water from Rome City. That system reported 392 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,948, with 8,820 more of unknown material.
4.0% of Rome City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.9%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 89%
- Non-lead 7.3%
Latest lead test for Rome City (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 5 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 Rome City.
Water systems serving Rome
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome CityMain system | 392 | 6 | 8,820 | 4.0% |
| Lee Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 2 | 1,372 | 0.1% |
| Mohawk Correctional FacilityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Floyd Water DistrictAlso 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 Rome
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rome 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
- Oriskany6,464 lead + galv. lines
- Vernonno lead reported
- Whitesboro6,464 lead + galv. lines
- Sherrill200 lead + galv. lines
- New York Mills6,464 lead + galv. lines
- Yorkville6,464 lead + galv. lines
- Clinton45 lead + galv. lines
- Oneida465 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Rome, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Rome City, which serves Rome, reported 392 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,820 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rome?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rome in Rome City's service area (PWSID NY3202405). Lee Water District, Mohawk Correctional Facility, Floyd Water District also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rome home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.