New York · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Chenango County, NY
16 community water systems serving Chenango County reported 8 lead and 185 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,639 of unknown material. The most are in Norwich City.
3.7% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.6%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 64%
Water systems serving Chenango County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich CityNorwich | 2 | 95 | 88 | 4.1% |
| Oxford VillageOxford | 0 | 49 | 164 | 11% |
| Smyrna VillageSmyrna | 0 | 13 | 68 | 16% |
| Greene VillageGreene | 2 | 6 | 343 | 1.4% |
| Sherburne VillageSherburne | 0 | 5 | 533 | 0.9% |
| Guilford Water DistrictGuilford | 3 | 2 | 24 | 5.6% |
| South Otselic Water DistrictOtselic | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4.8% |
| New Berlin VillageNew Berlin | 0 | 4 | 27 | 1.6% |
| Greene Water District #1Greene | 1 | 3 | 21 | 9.1% |
| Greene Water District #3Greene | 0 | 2 | 7 | 12% |
| Bainbridge VillageBainbridge | 0 | 1 | 275 | 0.3% |
| So. New Berlin Water DistrictNew Berlin | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0% |
| Horstman Trailer CourtNorwich | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Greene Water District #2Greene | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Norwich Town Water District #3Norwich | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Mount Upton Water DistrictGuilford | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Chenango County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Chenango County reported 8 lead and 185 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,639 of unknown material.
Which Chenango County water systems have the most lead lines?
Norwich City (97), Oxford Village (49), Smyrna Village (13).
How do I check my home in Chenango 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.