New York · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Genesee County, NY
9 community water systems serving Genesee County reported 30 lead and 255 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,101 of unknown material. The most are in Batavia City.
1.7% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 62%
Water systems serving Genesee County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia CityBatavia | 28 | 109 | 5,601 | 2.4% |
| McWa GeneseeAlabama | 1 | 130 | 278 | 1.9% |
| Oakfield VillageOakfield | 1 | 8 | 46 | 1.4% |
| Elba VillageElba | 0 | 4 | 96 | 1.4% |
| Batavia Consolidated W.D.Batavia | 0 | 4 | 55 | 0.2% |
| Alabama Water District No.1Genesee County | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Alexander Town Wd2Genesee County | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Elba Town Wd2Genesee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Alabama Water District No.2Alabama | 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 Genesee County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Genesee County reported 30 lead and 255 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,101 of unknown material.
Which Genesee County water systems have the most lead lines?
Batavia City (137), McWa Genesee (131), Oakfield Village (9).
How do I check my home in Genesee 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.