Lead pipes in Herkimer County, New York
How many lead pipes are in Herkimer County, NY?
Water systems based in Herkimer County reported 1,157 lead service lines, 922 galvanized lines that need replacing and 7,231 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Little Falls has the most, with 1,106 lead and galvanized lines.
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.
Every Herkimer 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 system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Falls Little Falls City | 1,050 | 56 | 640 | Not confirmed |
| Mohawk Mohawk (V) Water Works | 0 | 247 | 244 | Not confirmed |
| Ilion Ilion (V) Water Works | 97 | 124 | 1,852 | Not confirmed |
| West Winfield West Winfield Village | 0 | 157 | 116 | Not confirmed |
| Middleville Middleville (V) Water Works | 0 | 108 | 102 | Not confirmed |
| Poland Poland Village | 0 | 90 | 27 | Not confirmed |
| Frankfort Frankfort (V) Water Works | 5 | 54 | 722 | Not confirmed |
| Dolgeville Dolgeville (V) PWS | 0 | 45 | 773 | Not confirmed |
| Frankfort Frankfort WD #3 | 1 | 14 | 123 | Not confirmed |
| Frankfort Frankfort WD #2 | 0 | 13 | 61 | Not confirmed |
| Frankfort Frankfort WD #11 | 0 | 9 | 214 | Not confirmed |
| Newport Newport Village | 4 | 0 | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Ilion Perimeter Water District Ilion Perimeter Water District | 0 | 3 | 32 | Not confirmed |
| Frankfort Frankfort WD #8 | 0 | 1 | 39 | Not confirmed |
| Ilion (south) Water District Ilion (South) Water District | 0 | 1 | 22 | Not confirmed |
| Herkimer Herkimer Village | 0 | 0 | 2,249 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Herkimer County, NY?
Water systems based in Herkimer County reported 1,157 lead service lines, 922 galvanized lines that need replacing and 7,231 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Little Falls has the most, with 1,106 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Herkimer 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 not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.
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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