WEST BRANCH ACRES Lead Service Line Inventory
What is West Branch Acres' lead situation?
West Branch Acres serves 292 people in New York and has inventoried 229 service lines to your homes. Of those, 17 are confirmed lead service lines—pipes that carry water directly from the main line under the street into your house.
The utility has also identified 2 service lines of unknown material. These may be lead; the utility should test or replace them to know for certain. The remaining 210 lines are non-lead, meaning they're made of copper, plastic, or other safer materials.
Why this matters
Lead service lines are the single largest source of lead in drinking water for most US homes. Even "low" levels of lead exposure can affect children's brain development over time. If your home has a lead line, the water sitting in that pipe overnight or during the day can pick up lead particles.
The good news: lead is removable from your water through flushing, filters, or replacement—and it's removable from your system through pipe replacement.
What should you do?
Find out if your service line is lead. Contact West Branch Acres directly and ask for your service line material. If you don't know your account number, your address will work.
If yours is lead:
- Use a NSF-certified lead filter on your kitchen tap for drinking and cooking water, or install a whole-house filter.
- Flush your pipes every morning before use (let water run 30 seconds to 2 minutes until it runs cold).
- Run cold water only for drinking and cooking—hot water dissolves lead faster.
- Have your water tested by a certified lab if you're concerned about your household's exposure.
If the utility says "unknown," push for testing or replacement. Two lines is a small number; clarification should be quick.
For health concerns, especially if you have young children or are pregnant, talk to your pediatrician or contact your local health department.
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Next steps for residents
- Call West Branch Acres and request your service line material by address or account number.
- Ask the utility about the 2 unknown lines and when they'll be tested or replaced.
- If yours is lead, install a point-of-use filter (NSF-certified for lead) and start flushing practices immediately.
- Learn more from the EPA's lead service line guidance or your local health department.
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Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 229 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does West Branch Acres have lead service lines?
Yes. The utility has identified 17 confirmed lead service lines out of 229 total inventoried lines. It has also flagged 2 lines as unknown material, which may also be lead.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Contact West Branch Acres directly with your address or account number and ask for your service line material. They should have this information in their inventory.
Is the water safe if I have a lead service line?
Lead service lines do pose a health risk, especially to children and pregnant people. You can reduce exposure immediately by using a NSF-certified lead filter and flushing your pipes each morning. A water test can tell you if lead is actually present in your water.
How can I remove lead from my drinking water?
Use an NSF-certified lead filter on your kitchen tap, flush your pipes for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before drinking, and use cold water only for drinking and cooking. The long-term solution is replacing the lead service line; contact your utility about replacement programs.