New York · population 3,723
Lead pipes in Catskill, NY
134 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Catskill (population 3,723) gets its water from Catskill Village. That system reported 132 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,189, with 582 more of unknown material.
6.1% of Catskill Village's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 6.0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 67%
Latest lead test for Catskill Village (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 6.3 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 Catskill Village.
Water systems serving Catskill
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catskill VillageMain system | 132 | 2 | 582 | 6.1% |
| Catskill Water District No. 1Also 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 Catskill
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Catskill 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 Catskill, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Catskill Village, which serves Catskill, reported 132 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 582 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Catskill?
EPA's service area maps place most of Catskill in Catskill Village's service area (PWSID NY1900026). Catskill Water District No. 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Catskill home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Catskill 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 Catskill 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 Catskill Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.