New York · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Onondaga County, NY
13 community water systems serving Onondaga County reported 17,640 lead and 3,722 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 98,698 of unknown material. The most are in Syracuse City.
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 9.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.1%
- Unknown 55%
- Non-lead 33%
Water systems serving Onondaga County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse CitySyracuse | 17,239 | 48 | 16,098 | 45% |
| OcwaSyracuse | 400 | 3,495 | 72,099 | 3.3% |
| Tully VillageTully | 1 | 63 | 139 | 18% |
| Baldwinsville VillageBaldwinsville | 0 | 58 | 1,777 | 1.7% |
| Jordan VillageElbridge | 0 | 44 | 169 | 8.8% |
| Skaneateles VillageSkaneateles | 0 | 14 | 166 | 1.3% |
| Dewitt WDS - SouthDe Witt | 0 | 0 | 4,161 | 0% |
| Dewitt WDS - NorthDe Witt | 0 | 0 | 3,821 | 0% |
| Elbridge VillageElbridge | 0 | 0 | 258 | 0% |
| Champion ParkElbridge | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Cardiff Tookes SpringLa Fayette | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Clay WDSClay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Skaneateles WDSSkaneateles | 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 Onondaga County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Onondaga County reported 17,640 lead and 3,722 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 98,698 of unknown material.
Which Onondaga County water systems have the most lead lines?
Syracuse City (17,287), Ocwa (3,895), Tully Village (64).
How do I check my home in Onondaga 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.