Lead pipes in Oswego County, New York
How many lead pipes are in Oswego County, NY?
Water systems based in Oswego County reported 2,866 lead service lines, 416 galvanized lines that need replacing and 8,266 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Oswego has the most, with 2,973 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 Oswego 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego Oswego City | 2,862 | 111 | 2,947 | Not confirmed |
| Mexico Mexico Village | 0 | 113 | 350 | Not confirmed |
| Pulaski Pulaski Village | 1 | 102 | 509 | Not confirmed |
| Lacona Sandy Creek/Lacona Joint Waterworks | 0 | 49 | 147 | Not confirmed |
| Cleveland Cleveland Village | 3 | 17 | 81 | Not confirmed |
| Phoenix Phoenix Village | 0 | 19 | 632 | Not confirmed |
| Fulton Fulton City | 0 | 5 | 3,600 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Oswego County, NY?
Water systems based in Oswego County reported 2,866 lead service lines, 416 galvanized lines that need replacing and 8,266 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Oswego has the most, with 2,973 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Oswego 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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