New York · 19 community water systems
Lead pipes in Herkimer County, NY
19 community water systems serving Herkimer County reported 1,157 lead and 922 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,348 of unknown material. The most are in Little Falls City.
17% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 9.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.6%
- Unknown 61%
- Non-lead 22%
Water systems serving Herkimer County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Falls CityLittle Falls | 1,050 | 56 | 640 | 61% |
| Mohawk (V) Water WorksMohawk | 0 | 247 | 244 | 27% |
| Ilion (V) Water WorksIlion | 97 | 124 | 1,852 | 8.4% |
| West Winfield VillageWest Winfield | 0 | 157 | 116 | 46% |
| Middleville (V) Water WorksMiddleville | 0 | 108 | 102 | 51% |
| Poland VillagePoland | 0 | 90 | 27 | 51% |
| Frankfort (V) Water WorksFrankfort | 5 | 54 | 722 | 6.5% |
| Dolgeville (V) PWSDolgeville | 0 | 45 | 773 | 5.0% |
| Frankfort WD #3Frankfort | 1 | 14 | 123 | 11% |
| Frankfort WD #2Frankfort | 0 | 13 | 61 | 18% |
| Frankfort WD #11Frankfort | 0 | 9 | 214 | 4.0% |
| Newport VillageNewport | 4 | 0 | 15 | 2.5% |
| Ilion Perimeter Water DistrictGerman Flatts | 0 | 3 | 32 | 2.9% |
| Frankfort WD #8Frankfort | 0 | 1 | 39 | 2.5% |
| Ilion (South) Water DistrictGerman Flatts | 0 | 1 | 22 | 3.1% |
| Herkimer VillageHerkimer | 0 | 0 | 2,249 | 0% |
| Frankfort WD #4 (Ilion)Frankfort | 0 | 0 | 117 | 0% |
| Old Forge-Thendara Water DistrictWebb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| East Herkimer Water DistrictHerkimer | 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 Herkimer County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Herkimer County reported 1,157 lead and 922 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,348 of unknown material.
Which Herkimer County water systems have the most lead lines?
Little Falls City (1,106), Mohawk (V) Water Works (247), Ilion (V) Water Works (221).
How do I check my home in Herkimer 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.