New York · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Seneca County, NY
16 community water systems serving Seneca County reported 1 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,647 of unknown material. The most are in Waterloo Village.
<0.1% 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 78%
- Non-lead 21%
Water systems serving Seneca County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo VillageWaterloo | 1 | 3 | 1,907 | 0.2% |
| Seneca FallsSeneca Falls | 0 | 2 | 3,538 | <0.1% |
| Ovid VillageOvid | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Border City Water DistrictWaterloo | 0 | 0 | 293 | 0% |
| Interlaken VillageCovert | 0 | 0 | 257 | 0% |
| Seneca County Water District #1Romulus | 0 | 0 | 176 | 0% |
| Fayette Water District #7Fayette | 0 | 0 | 149 | 0% |
| Tyre Water District #1Tyre | 0 | 0 | 114 | 0% |
| Romulus Water DistrictRomulus | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0% |
| Willard Water DistrictRomulus | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0% |
| Seneca Lake Water District #1Varick | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0% |
| Fayette Water District #1Fayette | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| Fayette Water District #2Fayette | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Cayuga Lake Water District # 3Seneca County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Varick Water DistrictVarick | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Willard Drug Treatment CenterOvid | 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 Seneca County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Seneca County reported 1 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,647 of unknown material.
Which Seneca County water systems have the most lead lines?
Waterloo Village (4), Seneca Falls (2), Ovid Village (1).
How do I check my home in Seneca 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.