New York · population 1,746
Lead pipes in Watkins Glen, NY
No lead lines reported
Most of Watkins Glen (population 1,746) gets its water from Watkins Glen Village, which reported 25 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Watkins Glen 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) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Watkins Glen Village (2026): 0.9 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 Watkins Glen Village.
Water systems serving Watkins Glen
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Glen VillageMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Montour Falls VillageServes nearby areas | 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 Watkins Glen
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Watkins Glen 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
- Montour Fallsno lead reported
- Horseheads154 lead + galv. lines
- Elmira Heights2,873 lead + galv. lines
- Corning2,765 unknown
- Painted Post7 lead + galv. lines
- Ithaca728 lead + galv. lines
- Cayuga Heights47 lead + galv. lines
- Lansing2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Watkins Glen, NY have lead pipes?
Watkins Glen Village, which serves Watkins Glen, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Watkins Glen?
EPA's service area maps place most of Watkins Glen in Watkins Glen Village's service area (PWSID NY4801188). Montour Falls Village also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Watkins Glen home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.