Lead Line Grants

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.

Lead lines2,866
Galvanized (replace)416
Unknown material8,266
Water systems7
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Oswego County
Oswego2,973Mexico113Pulaski103Lacona49Cleveland20Phoenix19Fulton5

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 systemLeadGalv.UnknownProgram
Oswego
Oswego City
2,8621112,947Not confirmed
Mexico
Mexico Village
0113350Not confirmed
Pulaski
Pulaski Village
1102509Not confirmed
Lacona
Sandy Creek/Lacona Joint Waterworks
049147Not confirmed
Cleveland
Cleveland Village
31781Not confirmed
Phoenix
Phoenix Village
019632Not confirmed
Fulton
Fulton City
053,600Not confirmed

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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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