New York · 21 community water systems
Lead pipes in Delaware County, NY
21 community water systems serving Delaware County reported 89 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,874 of unknown material. The most are in Andes Water District.
2.1% 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 1.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 49%
- Non-lead 49%
Water systems serving Delaware County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andes Water DistrictAndes | 39 | 0 | 16 | 28% |
| Hobart VillageHobart | 10 | 14 | 13 | 15% |
| Delhi VillageDelhi | 19 | 1 | 119 | 3.1% |
| Treadwell Water DistrictFranklin | 12 | 0 | 5 | 16% |
| Sidney VillageSidney | 2 | 9 | 1,477 | 0.7% |
| Fishs Eddy Community Water SupHancock | 0 | 6 | 7 | 14% |
| Hancock VillageHancock | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1.1% |
| Walton VillageWalton | 0 | 2 | 554 | 0.2% |
| Fleischmanns VillageFleischmanns | 2 | 0 | 200 | 0.9% |
| Grand Gorge Water DistrictRoxbury | 0 | 1 | 35 | 2.8% |
| Bovina Center Water Dist. No 1Bovina | 0 | 1 | 14 | 1.5% |
| Hamden Water Dist 1 - HamdenHamden | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1.5% |
| Denver Water DistrictRoxbury | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0% |
| Roxbury Water DistrictRoxbury | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0% |
| Margaretville VillageMargaretville | 0 | 0 | 77 | 0% |
| Davenport Water DistrictDavenport | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0% |
| Arkville Water DistrictMiddletown | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| Franklin VillageFranklin | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| Halcottsville Water District No. 1Middletown | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Bloomville Water DistrictKortright | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| Stamford VillageStamford | 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 Delaware County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Delaware County reported 89 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,874 of unknown material.
Which Delaware County water systems have the most lead lines?
Andes Water District (39), Hobart Village (24), Delhi Village (20).
How do I check my home in Delaware 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.