Lead pipes in Monroe County, New York

How many lead pipes are in Monroe County, NY?

Water systems based in Monroe County reported 14,755 lead service lines, 5,387 galvanized lines that need replacing and 30,061 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Rochester has the most, with 16,640 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines14,755

Galvanized (replace)5,387

Unknown material30,061

Water systems4

Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Monroe County

Free replacement program confirmed

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 Monroe County

Rochester: Free, citywide by 2030.
Monroe County (MCWA): Utility replaces its side during projects.

Every Monroe 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
Rochester Rochester City	14,648	1,992	16,142	Free, utility schedules
Monroe County (MCWA) McWa	107	3,264	9,987	Replacing lines; ask about cost
Brockport Brockport Village	0	131	1,514	Not confirmed
Irondequoit Sea Breeze WD	0	0	2,418	Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Monroe County, NY?

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Monroe 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 2 Monroe County utilities, 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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