New York · population 2,574
Lead pipes in Silver Creek, NY
66 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Silver Creek (population 2,574) gets its water from Silver Creek Village. That system reported 0 lead and 66 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,038, with 5 more of unknown material.
6.4% of Silver Creek Village's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.4%
- Unknown 0.5%
- Non-lead 93%
Latest lead test for Silver Creek Village (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.3 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 Silver Creek Village.
Water systems serving Silver Creek
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek VillageMain system | 0 | 66 | 5 | 6.4% |
| Hanover WD #1 5&20 SLVR CRK To Catt CRKServes 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 Silver Creek
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Silver Creek 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
- Dunkirkno lead reported
- Angola18 lead + galv. lines
- Fredonia833 lead + galv. lines
- North Collins32 lead + galv. lines
- Brocton57 lead + galv. lines
- Hamburg173 lead + galv. lines
- Blasdell5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Springville6 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Silver Creek, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Silver Creek Village, which serves Silver Creek, reported 0 lead and 66 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Silver Creek?
EPA's service area maps place most of Silver Creek in Silver Creek Village's service area (PWSID NY0600375). Hanover WD #1 5&20 SLVR CRK To Catt CRK also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Silver Creek home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.