New York · population 101,317
Lead pipes in Albany, NY
2,245 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Albany (population 101,317) gets its water from Albany City. That system reported 2,199 lead and 46 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 24,680, with 19,108 more of unknown material.
9.1% of Albany City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 8.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 77%
- Non-lead 13%
Latest lead test for Albany City (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 13 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Albany City.
Water systems serving Albany
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany CityMain system | 2,199 | 46 | 19,108 | 9.1% |
| Bethlehem WD No 1Serves nearby areas | 2 | 128 | 5,327 | 1.1% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Albany
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Albany City's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Rensselaer204 lead + galv. lines
- Menands10 lead + galv. lines
- Colonieno lead reported
- Watervliet88 lead + galv. lines
- Voorheesville1 lead + galv. lines
- Green Island26 lead + galv. lines
- Troy1,641 lead + galv. lines
- Cohoes19 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Albany, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Albany City, which serves Albany, reported 2,199 lead and 46 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,108 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Albany?
EPA's service area maps place most of Albany in Albany City's service area (PWSID NY0100189). Bethlehem WD No 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Albany home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Albany City's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Albany be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Albany City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.