New York · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Otsego County, NY
13 community water systems serving Otsego County reported 306 lead and 166 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,763 of unknown material. The most are in Oneonta City.
6.0% 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 3.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.1%
- Unknown 35%
- Non-lead 59%
Water systems serving Otsego County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta CityOneonta | 199 | 2 | 1,233 | 5.1% |
| Richfield Springs VillageRichfield Springs | 105 | 31 | 312 | 23% |
| Cooperstown VillageCooperstown | 1 | 80 | 153 | 8.6% |
| Cherry Valley VillageCherry Valley | 0 | 48 | 187 | 18% |
| Edmeston Water DistrictEdmeston | 0 | 2 | 194 | 1.0% |
| Unadilla VillageUnadilla | 0 | 1 | 292 | 0.2% |
| Hartwick Water DistrictHartwick | 0 | 1 | 40 | 0.5% |
| Wells Bridge Water Assoc.Unadilla | 1 | 0 | 16 | 2.2% |
| Gilbertsville VillageGilbertsville | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.5% |
| Worcester WD #2 - WorcesterWorcester | 0 | 0 | 169 | 0% |
| Laurens VillageLaurens | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0% |
| Worcester WD #1 - East WorcesterWorcester | 0 | 0 | 77 | 0% |
| Otego VillageOtego | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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 Otsego County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Otsego County reported 306 lead and 166 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,763 of unknown material.
Which Otsego County water systems have the most lead lines?
Oneonta City (201), Richfield Springs Village (136), Cooperstown Village (81).
How do I check my home in Otsego 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.