New York · population 1,236
Lead pipes in Black River, NY
147 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Black River (population 1,236) gets its water from Black River Village. That system reported 0 lead and 147 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 477, with 39 more of unknown material.
31% of Black River 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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 31%
- Unknown 8.2%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for Black River Village (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 3.8 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 Black River Village.
Water systems serving Black River
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River VillageMain system | 0 | 147 | 39 | 31% |
| Fort DrumServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rutland Town WD 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 309 | 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 Black River
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Black River 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.
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Questions
Does Black River, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Black River Village, which serves Black River, reported 0 lead and 147 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 39 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Black River?
EPA's service area maps place most of Black River in Black River Village's service area (PWSID NY2202331). Fort Drum, Rutland Town WD 1 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Black River home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Black River 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 Black River 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 Black River Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.