New York · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Madison County, NY
12 community water systems serving Madison County reported 463 lead and 307 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,072 of unknown material. The most are in Oneida City.
11% 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 6.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.4%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 74%
Water systems serving Madison County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida CityOneida | 448 | 17 | 75 | 12% |
| Hamilton VillageHamilton | 0 | 150 | 50 | 26% |
| Madison VillageMadison | 0 | 92 | 73 | 53% |
| Cazenovia VillageCazenovia | 15 | 21 | 404 | 3.6% |
| Deruyter VillageDeruyter | 0 | 18 | 221 | 7.5% |
| New WoodstockCazenovia | 0 | 8 | 90 | 6.7% |
| Morrisville VillageMorrisville | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.3% |
| GeorgetownGeorgetown | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0% |
| Earlville VillageEarlville | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0% |
| Owera PointCazenovia | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Mount PleasantCazenovia | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Morrisville State CollegeEaton | 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 Madison County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Madison County reported 463 lead and 307 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,072 of unknown material.
Which Madison County water systems have the most lead lines?
Oneida City (465), Hamilton Village (150), Madison Village (92).
How do I check my home in Madison 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.