The Mohawk Valley Water Authority is working to identify lead service lines in pre-1940’s homes to help protect the health of our customers.
Lead can be harmful at very low levels, particularly in households with pregnant women, infants or young children. If your water has elevated lead levels,
you should have the lead pipe or portions replaced.
We encourage residents of pre-1940’s homes to contact the Water Quality Department at (315) 792-0338 to take advantage of our free testing if you have a
lead service line or have a specific concern.
To learn more about lead and how to test, please select links below:
MVWA Lead Service Education
MVWA Lead Service Identification & Testing
MVWA Frequently Asked Questions - Lead in Water from Pipes and Plumbing
3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools
Additional Resources:
American Water Works Association
Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative
Lead-Free MV Video
Environmental Protection Agency:
Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Water
DrinkTap
Lead Poisoning: The Perfect Predator
MVWA Water Quality
MVWA Lab Services