New York · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cortland County, NY
9 community water systems serving Cortland County reported 0 lead and 164 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 773 of unknown material. The most are in McGraw Village.
1.9% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.9%
- Unknown 9.0%
- Non-lead 89%
Water systems serving Cortland County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGraw VillageMcGraw | 0 | 94 | 38 | 26% |
| Homer Village-Newton Water WorksHomer | 0 | 70 | 721 | 5.6% |
| Pine Hill Mobile, INC.Homer | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Parker Manor Trailer ParkScott | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Cold Brook Trailer ParkScott | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Cortland (C)Cortland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cortlandville Town WaterCortlandville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Virgil W.D. #1 - Greek Peak WaterworksVirgil | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Marathon VillageMarathon | 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 Cortland County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cortland County reported 0 lead and 164 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 773 of unknown material.
Which Cortland County water systems have the most lead lines?
McGraw Village (94), Homer Village-Newton Water Works (70).
How do I check my home in Cortland 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.