MISTY HILLS WATER SYSTEM Lead Service Line Inventory

About This Water System

Misty Hills Water System serves 315 residents in New York. The utility has completed an inventory of service lines—the pipes that connect the public water main to individual homes and buildings.

What the Inventory Shows

As of the most recent data available, Misty Hills has inventoried 1,878 service lines:

• 1 confirmed lead service line
• 523 service lines of unknown material
• 1,354 non-lead service lines

The water system draws from groundwater sources.

What This Means for Your Home

If you live in Misty Hills' service area, your home is connected by one of these 1,878 lines. The inventory tells you the material of the public side—the line the utility owns and maintains. Many homes also have a private side service line (on your property) that you own and are responsible for, which may be a different material.

Lead service lines are a concern because lead can leach into drinking water, especially in homes with corrosive water or older plumbing. The presence of even one confirmed lead line means lead is circulating in this system's pipes. The large number of unknown-material lines (523) is significant—these lines haven't been verified yet, and some could contain lead.

What Happens Next

New York State and the EPA require water utilities to replace lead service lines over time, starting with the most vulnerable customers (homes with children under age 6, pregnant women, or elderly residents). However, the timeline depends on funding and your utility's replacement plan status. Misty Hills' replacement plan details are not currently available in this directory.

What You Can Do

1. Contact your utility directly. Ask Misty Hills Water System whether your specific service line has been tested and what material it is. Ask about their timeline for replacing any lead lines and whether your home qualifies for priority replacement.

2. Test your water if you're concerned about lead exposure. A simple water test costs $20–50 and tells you if lead is present in your home's tap water.

3. Reduce exposure in the meantime. Use cold water for drinking and cooking (hot water leaches more lead), let water run for 30 seconds before using it after periods of non-use, and consider a point-of-use filter certified to remove lead (NSF 42 or 53).

4. If you have young children or are pregnant, talk to your pediatrician or OB-GYN about lead risk. The CDC has guidance on lead exposure in children at cdc.gov.

Next Steps for Residents

• Contact Misty Hills Water System to ask the material of your specific service line and your priority status for replacement
• Request their lead service line replacement plan to understand timelines and funding
• Test your home's water through your local health department or a certified lab
• Use interim protections (cold water, flushing, filtration) while awaiting replacement if your line is lead

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