New York · population 2,530
Lead pipes in Skaneateles, NY
14 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Skaneateles (population 2,530) gets its water from Skaneateles Village. That system reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,119, with 166 more of unknown material.
1.3% of Skaneateles 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.3%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 84%
Latest lead test for Skaneateles Village (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 3 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 Skaneateles Village.
Water systems serving Skaneateles
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skaneateles VillageMain system | 0 | 14 | 166 | 1.3% |
| Skaneateles VillageMain system | 0 | 14 | 166 | 1.3% |
| Skaneateles WDSAlso 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 Skaneateles
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Skaneateles 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
- Marcellus3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Auburn161 lead + galv. lines
- Jordan44 lead + galv. lines
- Camillus3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Weedsport6 lead + galv. lines
- Port Byron9 lead + galv. lines
- Solvay3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Baldwinsville58 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Skaneateles, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Skaneateles Village, which serves Skaneateles, reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 166 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Skaneateles?
EPA's service area maps place most of Skaneateles in Skaneateles Village's service area (PWSID NY3304331). Skaneateles WDS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Skaneateles home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.