New York · 18 community water systems
Lead pipes in Oswego County, NY
18 community water systems serving Oswego County reported 2,866 lead and 416 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,571 of unknown material. The most are in Oswego City.
15% 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 13%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.9%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 47%
Water systems serving Oswego County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego CityOswego | 2,862 | 111 | 2,947 | 45% |
| Mexico VillageMexico | 0 | 113 | 350 | 19% |
| Pulaski VillagePulaski | 1 | 102 | 509 | 11% |
| Sandy Creek/Lacona Joint WaterworksLacona | 0 | 49 | 147 | 20% |
| Cleveland VillageCleveland | 3 | 17 | 81 | 4.8% |
| Phoenix VillagePhoenix | 0 | 19 | 632 | 2.7% |
| Fulton CityFulton | 0 | 5 | 3,600 | 0.1% |
| Conifer Mobile VillageSchroeppel | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0% |
| Deer Run MHPWest Monroe | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0% |
| Partridge AcresWest Monroe | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0% |
| S&E MHP, LLC - Route 11Mexico | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0% |
| Mexico Town WDMexico | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| Sundown Mobile Home ParkPalermo | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Unity AcresOrwell | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Scriba WD (Oswego)Scriba | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Richland Town PWSRichland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hannibal Town Water District #2Hannibal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sandy Creek Town WD #1 & #3Sandy Creek | 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 Oswego County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Oswego County reported 2,866 lead and 416 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,571 of unknown material.
Which Oswego County water systems have the most lead lines?
Oswego City (2,973), Mexico Village (113), Pulaski Village (103).
How do I check my home in Oswego 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.