RIVERSIDE WATER DISTRICT Lead Service Line Inventory
Overview
Riverside Water District serves approximately 2,050 residents in New York. The district has completed an inventory of water service lines—the pipes that run from the main water line under the street to individual homes.
Of the 5,375 service lines inventoried, 5,374 have been identified as non-lead. One service line remains unknown. The district has not yet identified any confirmed lead service lines in its system.
What this means for your home
A lead service line is a pipe made primarily of lead that connects the water main to your house. If your service line is lead, water can pick up lead as it travels through the pipe, especially if the water is corrosive or sits in the pipe for hours.
Riverside Water District's inventory shows that the vast majority of service lines in the system are not made of lead. However, one service line's material is still unknown. If you're uncertain about your own service line, contact the district directly—they can tell you what material your line is made of.
If you're concerned about lead in your water
If your home was built before 1990, or if you're unsure about your service line material, here are practical steps:
Ask your water utility. Riverside Water District should be able to tell you whether your home has a lead service line based on service records and their recent inventory work.
Get your water tested. A simple tap water test can detect lead levels in your home. Your county health department or a certified lab can perform this. Results take a few days and typically cost $20–$50.
Use a filter if needed. If testing shows lead, NSF-certified filters rated for lead removal can reduce levels while you arrange a replacement (if your line is lead).
Do not boil. Boiling water does not remove lead.
For health questions—especially if you have young children—contact your pediatrician or the CDC's lead information line.
Next steps for residents
- Contact Riverside Water District to ask whether your home's service line is lead, galvanized, copper, or plastic
- If you want your water tested for lead, call your county health department for a referral to a certified lab
- Keep records of any test results and share them with your doctor if you have health concerns
- If your service line is confirmed lead, ask the utility about replacement programs or financial assistance
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 5,375 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Contact Riverside Water District with your address—they have an inventory showing whether your service line is lead, non-lead, or unknown. You can also look at the pipe entering your home in the basement or outside; lead pipes are soft, dull gray, and can be scratched with a coin.
Is lead in water dangerous?
Lead can harm brain development in young children and cause other health effects with long-term exposure. For specific health questions, talk to your doctor or call the CDC at 1-800-232-4636.
What should I do if my water tests positive for lead?
First, use bottled water for drinking and cooking until you can replace your service line or install a certified filter. Then contact your water utility to discuss replacement or repair options, and let your doctor know about the test result.
Does boiling water remove lead?
No. Boiling actually concentrates lead because water evaporates but lead does not. Use a certified lead-removing filter or switch to bottled water while addressing the source.