New York · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Tioga County, NY
9 community water systems serving Tioga County reported 0 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 749 of unknown material. The most are in Veolia of Owego.
0.4% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 88%
Water systems serving Tioga County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia of OwegoOwego | 0 | 21 | 318 | 1.5% |
| Veolia of NicholsNichols | 0 | 2 | 56 | 0.8% |
| Candor Village Water Dept.Candor | 0 | 0 | 280 | 0% |
| Village of Newark ValleyNewark Valley | 0 | 0 | 83 | 0% |
| Jewell Trailer Park (DW)Candor | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Owego WD #4Owego | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Waverly VillageBarton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Owego WD #2Owego | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Owego WD #3Owego | 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 Tioga County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Tioga County reported 0 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 749 of unknown material.
Which Tioga County water systems have the most lead lines?
Veolia of Owego (21), Veolia of Nichols (2).
How do I check my home in Tioga 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.