New York · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cayuga County, NY
16 community water systems serving Cayuga County reported 7 lead and 273 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,183 of unknown material. The most are in Auburn.
1.8% of these systems' 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) 1.8%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 52%
Water systems serving Cayuga County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AuburnAuburn | 0 | 161 | 4,416 | 1.9% |
| Fair Haven VillageFair Haven | 0 | 44 | 713 | 5.6% |
| Moravia VillageMoravia | 0 | 41 | 470 | 6.6% |
| Port Byron VillagePort Byron | 0 | 9 | 372 | 1.7% |
| Locke W DLocke | 0 | 8 | 149 | 5.1% |
| Fleming WD #1Fleming | 7 | 0 | 148 | 0.8% |
| Weedsport VillageWeedsport | 0 | 6 | 480 | 1.2% |
| Cato VillageCato | 0 | 3 | 173 | 1.1% |
| East Brutus Consolidated Water DistrictsBrutus | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Throop WD No1Throop | 0 | 0 | 180 | 0% |
| Union Springs VillageUnion Springs | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| Dudley Water SupplyMeridian | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Springport Water District #1 - NorthSpringport | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Springport Water District #1 - SouthSpringport | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Owasco Water DistrictOwasco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sennett Consolidated Water DistrictsSennett | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Cayuga County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cayuga County reported 7 lead and 273 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,183 of unknown material.
Which Cayuga County water systems have the most lead lines?
Auburn (161), Fair Haven Village (44), Moravia Village (41).
How do I check my home in Cayuga County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.