New York · population 1,219
Lead pipes in Wilson, NY
251 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wilson (population 1,219) gets its water from Wilson Village. That system reported 251 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 526, with 2 more of unknown material.
48% of Wilson 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 48%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0.4%
- Non-lead 52%
Latest lead test for Wilson Village (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 12 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 still open for Wilson Village.
Water systems serving Wilson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson VillageMain system | 251 | 0 | 2 | 48% |
| Wilson Town Water DistrictAlso 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 Wilson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Wilson 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
- Youngstown2 lead + galv. lines
- Lockport844 lead + galv. lines
- Lewiston953 unknown
- Niagara Falls226 lead + galv. lines
- North Tonawanda1 lead + galv. lines
- Middleport350 lead + galv. lines
- Tonawanda5,046 lead + galv. lines
- Medina304 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Wilson, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Wilson Village, which serves Wilson, reported 251 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wilson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wilson in Wilson Village's service area (PWSID NY3100586). Wilson Town Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wilson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.