New York · population 2,064
Lead pipes in Canajoharie, NY
178 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Canajoharie (population 2,064) gets its water from Canajoharie (V) Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 178 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 792, with 156 more of unknown material.
22% of Canajoharie (V) Water Works'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) 22%
- Unknown 20%
- Non-lead 58%
Latest lead test for Canajoharie (V) Water Works (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.2 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 Canajoharie (V) Water Works.
Water systems serving Canajoharie
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canajoharie (V) Water WorksMain system | 0 | 178 | 156 | 22% |
| Palatine Bridge (V) Water WorksServes nearby areas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3% |
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 Canajoharie
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Canajoharie (V) Water Works'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
- Fort Plain44 lead + galv. lines
- Johnstownno lead reported
- Gloversville1,787 lead + galv. lines
- Dolgeville45 lead + galv. lines
- Amsterdam242 lead + galv. lines
- Hagaman1 unknown
- Broadalbinno lead reported
- Herkimer2,249 unknown
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Questions
Does Canajoharie, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Canajoharie (V) Water Works, which serves Canajoharie, reported 0 lead and 178 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 156 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Canajoharie?
EPA's service area maps place most of Canajoharie in Canajoharie (V) Water Works's service area (PWSID NY2800137). Palatine Bridge (V) Water Works also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Canajoharie home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Canajoharie (V) Water Works'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 Canajoharie 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 Canajoharie (V) Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.