New York · population 1,577
Lead pipes in Athens, NY
118 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Athens (population 1,577) gets its water from Athens Village. That system reported 99 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 663, with 117 more of unknown material.
18% of Athens Village's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 15%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.9%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 65%
Latest lead test for Athens Village (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.8 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 Athens Village.
Water systems serving Athens
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens VillageMain system | 99 | 19 | 117 | 18% |
| Sleepy Hollow Lake Water Co.Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Athens
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Athens Village'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
- Hudson289 lead + galv. lines
- Catskill134 lead + galv. lines
- Coxsackie146 lead + galv. lines
- Valatie3 lead + galv. lines
- Chathamno lead reported
- Saugerties72 lead + galv. lines
- Tivoli7 lead + galv. lines
- Castleton-on-Hudson7 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Athens, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Athens Village, which serves Athens, reported 99 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 117 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Athens?
EPA's service area maps place most of Athens in Athens Village's service area (PWSID NY1900024). Sleepy Hollow Lake Water Co. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Athens home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Athens Village'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 Athens 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 Athens Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.