New York · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Monroe County, NY
5 community water systems serving Monroe County reported 14,755 lead and 5,387 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 30,068 of unknown material. The most are in Rochester City.
8.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 6.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 80%
Water systems serving Monroe County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester CityRochester | 14,648 | 1,992 | 16,142 | 28% |
| McWaBatavia | 107 | 3,264 | 9,987 | 1.9% |
| Brockport VillageBrockport | 0 | 131 | 1,514 | 6.8% |
| Sea Breeze WDIrondequoit | 0 | 0 | 2,418 | 0% |
| Ocfs Industry Residential CenterRush | 0 | 0 | 7 | 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 Monroe County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Monroe County reported 14,755 lead and 5,387 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 30,068 of unknown material.
Which Monroe County water systems have the most lead lines?
Rochester City (16,640), McWa (3,371), Brockport Village (131).
How do I check my home in Monroe 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.