New York · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Yates County, NY
5 community water systems serving Yates County reported 57 lead and 180 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,527 of unknown material. The most are in Dundee Village.
4.7% 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 1.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.6%
- Unknown 31%
- Non-lead 65%
Water systems serving Yates County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee VillageDundee | 0 | 122 | 384 | 19% |
| Penn Yan VillagePenn Yan | 57 | 52 | 965 | 4.6% |
| Dresden VillageDresden | 0 | 6 | 178 | 2.6% |
| Keuka Park WDJerusalem | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Milo Town CsaMilo | 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 Yates County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Yates County reported 57 lead and 180 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,527 of unknown material.
Which Yates County water systems have the most lead lines?
Dundee Village (122), Penn Yan Village (109), Dresden Village (6).
How do I check my home in Yates 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.