ROCKYS ON THE LAKE Lead Service Line Inventory
What you need to know
ROCKYS ON THE LAKE serves 25 people in New York. The water system has inventoried 12 service lines and found:
- 1 confirmed lead service line
- 10 lines of unknown material
- 1 non-lead line
A lead service line is the pipe that connects your home to the public water main underground. Lead pipes can leach lead into drinking water, especially if water is corrosive or sitting in pipes overnight.
Why this matters
One confirmed lead line means at least one home is at risk. However, the 10 lines of unknown material are equally concerning—they may contain lead or galvanized steel (which can rust and release lead). The utility needs to identify what these lines are made of.
Lead exposure has no safe level for children and can affect brain development and learning. Adults exposed to high lead levels may experience kidney damage and high blood pressure. If you have young children in your home, this is worth taking seriously.
What the water system is doing
ROCKYS ON THE LAKE is still working to complete its lead service line inventory. The system has not yet published a replacement plan or reported receiving federal infrastructure funding to help remove lead lines.
Because this is a small system, it may face challenges in funding and managing replacements. Your state (New York) may have additional resources or requirements for inventory completion and lead line removal.
What you can do right now
Contact your water system to find out:
- Whether your home has a lead service line
- If they've tested the water quality at your tap
- What the timeline is for completing the full inventory
ROCKYS ON THE LAKE is responsible for providing this information. Utilities must maintain an up-to-date lead service line inventory and share results with customers.
Consider testing your water if you haven't already. You can buy an inexpensive test kit or contact your local health department for guidance.
Reduce exposure while you wait by running water before drinking or cooking, using cold water (hot water leaches more lead), and keeping an eye on children's health.
Next steps for residents
- Contact ROCKYS ON THE LAKE directly to ask if your address has a lead service line
- Request a copy of their full lead service line inventory
- Ask about their timeline for identifying the 10 unknown lines
- If you have young children, speak with your pediatrician about lead testing
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 12 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does ROCKYS ON THE LAKE have lead in the water?
The system has identified 1 confirmed lead service line and 10 lines of unknown material. Lead comes from pipes, not the water itself. You can only know if your home is at risk by contacting the utility about your specific address.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Contact ROCKYS ON THE LAKE directly—they're required to tell you what material connects your home to the main water line. They should have this documented in their lead service line inventory. You can also ask them to visually inspect the line where it enters your property.
Is the water safe to drink?
If you don't have a lead service line, the risk is lower. If you do, or if it's unknown, the utility should have tested water quality. Contact them about recent test results. The CDC recommends running water and using cold water for drinking and cooking if you're concerned.
When will the unknown lead lines be replaced?
ROCKYS ON THE LAKE has not yet announced a replacement plan. Contact the utility to ask about their timeline and whether they've applied for state or federal funding to help pay for lead line removal.