New York · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lewis County, NY
12 community water systems serving Lewis County reported 3 lead and 86 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,176 of unknown material. The most are in Constableville Village.
2.3% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 30%
- Non-lead 67%
Water systems serving Lewis County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constableville VillageConstableville | 0 | 26 | 33 | 16% |
| Lyons Falls VillageLyons Falls | 0 | 25 | 293 | 7.9% |
| Turin VillageTurin | 0 | 10 | 35 | 5.7% |
| Harrisville (Diana WD 1)Harrisville | 1 | 8 | 231 | 3.1% |
| Martinsburg Water DistrictMartinsburg | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7.2% |
| Port Leyden VillagePort Leyden | 0 | 5 | 203 | 2.0% |
| Croghan VillageCroghan | 0 | 2 | 172 | 0.6% |
| Lowville (T) WD #1Lowville | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.8% |
| Copenhagen VillageCopenhagen | 0 | 1 | 109 | 0.4% |
| Beaver Falls Water DistrictCroghan | 0 | 1 | 98 | 0.4% |
| Glenfield Water DistrictMartinsburg | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Lowville VillageLowville | 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 Lewis County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lewis County reported 3 lead and 86 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,176 of unknown material.
Which Lewis County water systems have the most lead lines?
Constableville Village (26), Lyons Falls Village (25), Turin Village (10).
How do I check my home in Lewis 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.