New York · population 1,512
Lead pipes in Waterville, NY
81 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Waterville (population 1,512) gets its water from Waterville Village. That system reported 13 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 658, with 37 more of unknown material.
12% of Waterville Village'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 2.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 10%
- Unknown 5.6%
- Non-lead 82%
Latest lead test for Waterville Village (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Waterville Village.
Water systems serving Waterville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville VillageMain system | 13 | 68 | 37 | 12% |
| Deansboro Water District (Sw/Gu)Serves nearby areas | 0 | 30 | 2 | 21% |
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 Waterville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Waterville 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
- Clinton45 lead + galv. lines
- New Hartford6,464 lead + galv. lines
- New York Mills6,464 lead + galv. lines
- Vernonno lead reported
- Morrisville1 lead + galv. lines
- Yorkville6,464 lead + galv. lines
- Utica6,464 lead + galv. lines
- Whitesboro6,464 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Waterville, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Waterville Village, which serves Waterville, reported 13 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 37 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Waterville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Waterville in Waterville Village's service area (PWSID NY3202415). Deansboro Water District (Sw/Gu) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Waterville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Waterville 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 Waterville 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 Waterville Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.