New York · population 4,722
Lead pipes in Waterloo, NY
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Waterloo (population 4,722) gets its water from Waterloo Village. That system reported 1 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,360, with 1,907 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Waterloo 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 81%
- Non-lead 19%
Latest lead test for Waterloo Village (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 9.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Waterloo Village.
Water systems serving Waterloo
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo VillageMain system | 1 | 3 | 1,907 | 0.2% |
| Border City Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 293 | 0% |
| Seneca FallsServes nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 3,538 | <0.1% |
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 Waterloo
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Waterloo 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
- Geneva167 lead + galv. lines
- Phelps203 lead + galv. lines
- Clifton Springs206 lead + galv. lines
- Auburn161 lead + galv. lines
- Port Byron9 lead + galv. lines
- Newark252 lead + galv. lines
- Weedsport6 lead + galv. lines
- Shortsville173 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Waterloo, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Waterloo Village, which serves Waterloo, reported 1 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,907 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Waterloo?
EPA's service area maps place most of Waterloo in Waterloo Village's service area (PWSID NY4901199). Border City Water District, Seneca Falls also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Waterloo home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.