Lead Service Lines at AMAHAMI OUTDOOR CENTER - TR

What we know about lead at this water system

AMAHAMI OUTDOOR CENTER - TR serves 100 people in New York. The utility has completed an inventory of its water service lines and found:

• 17,253 lead service lines confirmed in the system
• 5,237 non-lead service lines
• 16,719 lines of unknown material (likely galvanized steel or other metals; these also pose a risk if old enough)
• 39,209 total service lines inventoried

This is a substantial inventory effort. Lead service lines are the primary source of lead in drinking water for most homes and small buildings. Even if your water tests fine today, a lead service line can release lead—especially if water is corrosive or if you have disturbance to the line.

Should I be concerned?

Lead in drinking water is a real health risk, particularly for children under age 6 and pregnant people. However, you have options:

If your home is served by a lead line:

• Ask your water utility about replacement programs or subsidies (many utilities now offer cost-sharing under federal infrastructure grants).
• Use a point-of-use filter certified for lead (NSF/ANSI 53) on your kitchen tap for drinking and cooking water.
• Run cold water for 30 seconds before using it for drinking or cooking (flushes water sitting in the line overnight).
• Have your water tested by a certified lab ($25–$50) to know your actual lead level.

If your line material is unknown:

• It may be galvanized steel or another metal. Older galvanized lines can also leach lead if they have brass fittings or solder joints. Same protective steps apply.

For health concerns, contact your pediatrician or the CDC's lead information line: 1-800-CDC-INFO.

What's the utility doing?

The inventory is complete, but the utility's replacement plan and any federal funding status are not yet documented in available records. Contact your water utility directly to ask about:

• Lead service line replacement programs
• Whether they received or plan to apply for funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
• Timeline for replacements

Next steps for residents

• Contact AMAHAMI OUTDOOR CENTER - TR directly for your service line status and available replacement or assistance programs.
• Request a water test through your local health department or a certified lab.
• Install a point-of-use filter (NSF/ANSI 53 certified) on your kitchen tap as an interim measure.
• Check with your pediatrician if you have young children or are pregnant.

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