New York · population 4,008
Lead pipes in Chester, NY
8 lines still unidentified
Most of Chester (population 4,008) gets its water from Chester Village. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 8 of 960 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Chester 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) 0%
- Unknown 0.8%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Chester Village (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 12 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 Chester Village.
Water systems serving Chester
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester VillageMain system | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Chestertown Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 2 | 29 | 0.7% |
| Lake Hill Farms Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pottersville Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| King TractAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0% |
| Goshen W.D. #2 (Arcadia Hills)Serves nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 261 | 0.4% |
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 Chester
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Chester 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
- Goshen1 lead + galv. lines
- Florida820 unknown
- Monroe11 lead + galv. lines
- South Blooming Grove1 unknown
- Warwick86 lead + galv. lines
- Woodbury36 lead + galv. lines
- Greenwood Lake1,274 unknown
- Tuxedono lead reported
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Questions
Does Chester, NY have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Chester Village still lists 8 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Chester?
EPA's service area maps place most of Chester in Chester Village's service area (PWSID NY3503524). Chestertown Water District, Lake Hill Farms Water District, Pottersville Water District, King Tract, Goshen W.D. #2 (Arcadia Hills) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Chester home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.