New York · population 18,169
Lead pipes in Amsterdam, NY
242 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Amsterdam (population 18,169) gets its water from Amsterdam (C). That system reported 230 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,611, with 4,431 more of unknown material.
4.3% of Amsterdam (C)'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 4.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 79%
- Non-lead 17%
Latest lead test for Amsterdam (C) (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 13.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 health-based for Amsterdam (C).
Water systems serving Amsterdam
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam (C)Main system | 230 | 12 | 4,431 | 4.3% |
| Amsterdam (T)Also serves parts of the city | 1 | 0 | 112 | 0.4% |
| Capstone Center for Rehab and NursingAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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 Amsterdam
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Amsterdam (C)'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
- Hagaman1 unknown
- Broadalbinno lead reported
- Johnstownno lead reported
- Gloversville1,787 lead + galv. lines
- Scotia131 lead + galv. lines
- Schenectady50 lead + galv. lines
- Ballston Spa911 unknown
- Altamont8 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Amsterdam, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Amsterdam (C), which serves Amsterdam, reported 230 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,431 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Amsterdam?
EPA's service area maps place most of Amsterdam in Amsterdam (C)'s service area (PWSID NY2800136). Amsterdam (T), Capstone Center for Rehab and Nursing also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Amsterdam home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Amsterdam (C)'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 Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam (C) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.