New York · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Tompkins County, NY
14 community water systems serving Tompkins County reported 465 lead and 339 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,362 of unknown material. The most are in Ithaca City.
5.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 8.7%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving Tompkins County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca CityIthaca | 435 | 293 | 637 | 13% |
| Cayuga Heights VillageIthaca | 26 | 21 | 12 | 5.1% |
| Ithaca Town WDIthaca | 3 | 8 | 34 | 0.3% |
| Groton VillageGroton | 1 | 6 | 435 | 0.9% |
| Cornell UniversityIthaca | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1.9% |
| William George AgencyFreeville | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.3% |
| Lansing (T) Consolidated WDLansing | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Lansing (V)Ithaca | 0 | 1 | 35 | 0.1% |
| Trumansburg VillageTrumansburg | 0 | 0 | 176 | 0% |
| Dryden WDDryden | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Country Acres MHPDryden | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Maccormick Secure CenterCaroline | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Newfield WDSNewfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Dryden VillageDryden | 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 Tompkins County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Tompkins County reported 465 lead and 339 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,362 of unknown material.
Which Tompkins County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ithaca City (728), Cayuga Heights Village (47), Ithaca Town WD (11).
How do I check my home in Tompkins 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.