New York · population 3,257
Lead pipes in Carthage, NY
13 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Carthage (population 3,257) gets its water from Carthage Village. That system reported 0 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,188, with 460 more of unknown material.
1.1% of Carthage Village's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 39%
- Non-lead 60%
Latest lead test for Carthage Village (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected 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 Carthage Village.
Water systems serving Carthage
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage VillageMain system | 0 | 13 | 460 | 1.1% |
| West Carthage VillageServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.2% |
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 Carthage
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Carthage 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
- Black River147 lead + galv. lines
- Lowvilleno lead reported
- Watertown214 lead + galv. lines
- Dexterno lead reported
- Adams10 lead + galv. lines
- Sackets Harbor7 lead + galv. lines
- Pulaski103 lead + galv. lines
- Camden22 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Carthage, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Carthage Village, which serves Carthage, reported 0 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 460 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Carthage?
EPA's service area maps place most of Carthage in Carthage Village's service area (PWSID NY2202334). West Carthage Village also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Carthage home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Carthage 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 Carthage 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 Carthage Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.