New York · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Orleans County, NY
16 community water systems serving Orleans County reported 107 lead and 3,996 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,211 of unknown material. The most are in McWa.
2.1% 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) 2.0%
- Unknown 6.7%
- Non-lead 91%
Water systems serving Orleans County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McWaBatavia | 107 | 3,264 | 9,987 | 1.9% |
| Medina VillageMedina | 0 | 304 | 71 | 14% |
| Holley VillageHolley | 0 | 303 | 0 | 35% |
| Albion VillageAlbion | 0 | 117 | 2 | 6.0% |
| Lyndonville VillageLyndonville | 0 | 8 | 152 | 1.9% |
| Carlton Water DistrictCarlton | 0 | 0 | 1,512 | 0% |
| Ridgeway Town WDRidgeway | 0 | 0 | 945 | 0% |
| Shelby Town WDSShelby | 0 | 0 | 377 | 0% |
| Ridgeway A W.D.Ridgeway | 0 | 0 | 109 | 0% |
| Gaines Town WDSGaines | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0% |
| McWa Kendall Water DistrictKendall | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Albion TownAlbion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Clarendon Town WDSClarendon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Murray Town North WDSMurray | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Yates W.D. #4Yates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Barre Town WDSBarre | 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 Orleans County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Orleans County reported 107 lead and 3,996 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,211 of unknown material.
Which Orleans County water systems have the most lead lines?
McWa (3,371), Medina Village (304), Holley Village (303).
How do I check my home in Orleans 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.