New York · 21 community water systems
Lead pipes in Oneida County, NY
21 community water systems serving Oneida County reported 7,477 lead and 205 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 46,689 of unknown material. The most are in Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water Authority.
12% 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 12%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 72%
- Non-lead 16%
Water systems serving Oneida County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water AuthorityDeerfield | 6,445 | 19 | 33,583 | 15% |
| Boonville VillageBoonville | 406 | 1 | 75 | 47% |
| Rome CityRome | 392 | 6 | 8,820 | 4.0% |
| Sherrill - Kenwood WDSherrill | 187 | 13 | 420 | 16% |
| Waterville VillageMarshall | 13 | 68 | 37 | 12% |
| Clinton VillageClinton | 28 | 17 | 642 | 3.9% |
| Deansboro Water District (Sw/Gu)Marshall | 0 | 30 | 2 | 21% |
| Camden Village (Gu)Camden | 0 | 22 | 437 | 2.2% |
| Oriskany Falls VillageAugusta | 6 | 15 | 254 | 7.3% |
| Hamilton College WDKirkland | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4.1% |
| Barneveld Water DistrictBarneveld | 0 | 5 | 147 | 2.9% |
| Lee Water DistrictLee | 0 | 2 | 1,372 | 0.1% |
| Sauquoit Consolidated WD (T/O/Paris)Paris | 0 | 0 | 607 | 0% |
| Clayville VillageClayville | 0 | 0 | 141 | 0% |
| Remsen VillageRemsen | 0 | 0 | 101 | 0% |
| James E. Barrett Water Dist (Trenton)Prospect | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0% |
| Westernville Spring Water Co.Western | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Verona WD (Rte 365 + Hamlet)Verona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mohawk Correctional FacilityRome | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Floyd Water DistrictFloyd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Vernon VillageVernon | 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 Oneida County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Oneida County reported 7,477 lead and 205 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 46,689 of unknown material.
Which Oneida County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water Authority (6,464), Boonville Village (407), Rome City (398).
How do I check my home in Oneida 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.