Lead Line Grants

Lead pipes in Chemung County, New York

How many lead pipes are in Chemung County, NY?

Water systems based in Chemung County reported 1,046 lead service lines, 1,982 galvanized lines that need replacing and 4,504 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Elmira has the most, with 2,873 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines1,046
Galvanized (replace)1,982
Unknown material4,504
Water systems3
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Chemung County
Elmira2,873Horseheads154Veteran1

Who pays in New York

New York has no state law setting who pays for the private side, but the state Environmental Facilities Corporation has given cities large grants for lead line work, including the Lead Service Line Replacement Program and LIFT grants. Most large programs in the state, including New York City, Rochester, Syracuse and Buffalo, are free or nearly free for eligible owners.

Confirmed programs in Chemung County

Every Chemung County water system with lead lines

Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.

Water systemLeadGalv.UnknownProgram
Elmira
Elmira Water Board
1,0451,8283,221Program not open yet
Horseheads
Horseheads Village
11531,283Not confirmed
Veteran
Rolling Acres Mobile Home Park
010Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Chemung County, NY?

Water systems based in Chemung County reported 1,046 lead service lines, 1,982 galvanized lines that need replacing and 4,504 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Elmira has the most, with 2,873 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Chemung County?

It depends on your water utility. New York has no state law setting who pays for the private side, but the state Environmental Facilities Corporation has given cities large grants for lead line work, including the Lead Service Line Replacement Program and LIFT grants. We have confirmed programs for 1 Chemung County utility, listed on this page.

How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?

Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.

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