New York · 23 community water systems
Lead pipes in Chautauqua County, NY
23 community water systems serving Chautauqua County reported 833 lead and 225 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,237 of unknown material. The most are in Fredonia Village.
3.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 83%
Water systems serving Chautauqua County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia VillageFredonia | 832 | 1 | 351 | 28% |
| Silver Creek VillageSilver Creek | 0 | 66 | 5 | 6.4% |
| North Chautauqua County Water DistrictBrocton | 1 | 56 | 34 | 22% |
| Sinclairville VillageSinclairville | 0 | 51 | 0 | 20% |
| Chautauqua Utility DistrictChautauqua | 0 | 19 | 257 | 2.1% |
| Hanover WD #3 - ForestvilleForestville | 0 | 14 | 3 | 4.4% |
| Pomfret North End Water DistrictPomfret | 0 | 9 | 48 | 2.8% |
| Jamestown BPUJamestown | 0 | 7 | 2,851 | <0.1% |
| Pomfret Chestnut Road Water DistrictPomfret | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.4% |
| Cassadaga VillageCassadaga | 0 | 0 | 344 | 0% |
| Westfield Village and TownWestfield | 0 | 0 | 209 | 0% |
| Clymer Water DistrictClymer | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Crosswinds SubdivisionEllery | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0% |
| Willowtree Point TownhomesChautauqua | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0% |
| Ripley Water DistrictRipley | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Carroll (T) Water DistrictCarroll | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Brocton Portland Water DistrictPortland | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Cherry Creek TownCherry Creek | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily DalePomfret | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Pomfret Berry Road Water DistrictPomfret | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Dunkirk CityDunkirk | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Hanover WD #1 5&20 SLVR CRK To Catt CRKHanover | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mayville VillageMayville | 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 Chautauqua County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Chautauqua County reported 833 lead and 225 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,237 of unknown material.
Which Chautauqua County water systems have the most lead lines?
Fredonia Village (833), Silver Creek Village (66), North Chautauqua County Water District (57).
How do I check my home in Chautauqua 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.