Lead pipes in Oneida County, New York
How many lead pipes are in Oneida County, NY?
Water systems based in Oneida County reported 7,477 lead service lines, 205 galvanized lines that need replacing and 45,790 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Utica area (Mohawk Valley Water) has the most, with 6,464 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.
Confirmed programs in Oneida County
- Utica area (Mohawk Valley Water): Grant-funded replacements with street paving.
Every Oneida 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica area (Mohawk Valley Water) Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water Authority | 6,445 | 19 | 33,583 | Replacing lines; ask about cost |
| Boonville Boonville Village | 406 | 1 | 75 | Not confirmed |
| Rome Rome City | 392 | 6 | 8,820 | Not confirmed |
| Sherrill Sherrill - Kenwood WD | 187 | 13 | 420 | Not confirmed |
| Waterville Village Waterville Village | 13 | 68 | 37 | Not confirmed |
| Clinton Clinton Village | 28 | 17 | 642 | Not confirmed |
| Deansboro Water District (sw/gu) Deansboro Water District (Sw/Gu) | 0 | 30 | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Camden Camden Village (Gu) | 0 | 22 | 437 | Not confirmed |
| Augusta Oriskany Falls Village | 6 | 15 | 254 | Not confirmed |
| Kirkland Hamilton College WD | 0 | 7 | 1 | Not confirmed |
| Barneveld Water District Barneveld Water District | 0 | 5 | 147 | Not confirmed |
| Lee Water District Lee Water District | 0 | 2 | 1,372 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Oneida County, NY?
Water systems based in Oneida County reported 7,477 lead service lines, 205 galvanized lines that need replacing and 45,790 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Utica area (Mohawk Valley Water) has the most, with 6,464 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Oneida 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 Oneida 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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