New York · population 63,660
Lead pipes in Utica, NY
6,464 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Utica (population 63,660) gets its water from Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water Authority. That system reported 6,445 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 44,415, with 33,583 more of unknown material.
15% of Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water Authority's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 15%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 76%
- Non-lead 9.8%
Latest lead test for Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water Authority (2026): 9 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 Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water Authority.
Water systems serving Utica
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water AuthorityMain system | 6,445 | 19 | 33,583 | 15% |
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 Utica
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water Authority'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
- Yorkville6,464 lead + galv. lines
- New York Mills6,464 lead + galv. lines
- New Hartford6,464 lead + galv. lines
- Whitesboro6,464 lead + galv. lines
- Oriskany6,464 lead + galv. lines
- Clinton45 lead + galv. lines
- Frankfort59 lead + galv. lines
- Ilion221 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Utica, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water Authority, which serves Utica, reported 6,445 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 33,583 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Utica?
EPA's service area maps place most of Utica in Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water Authority's service area (PWSID NY3202411).
How do I check whether my Utica home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water Authority'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 Utica 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 Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.