New York · population 3,138
Lead pipes in Fort Edward, NY
52 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fort Edward (population 3,138) gets its water from Fort Edward Village. That system reported 17 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,324, with 695 more of unknown material.
3.9% of Fort Edward Village's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.6%
- Unknown 52%
- Non-lead 44%
Latest lead test for Fort Edward Village (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.3 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 Fort Edward Village.
Water systems serving Fort Edward
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Edward VillageMain system | 17 | 35 | 695 | 3.9% |
| Fort Edward WD #1 (Qby/Hf)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fort Edward WD #2 (Ft Edward V)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 5 | 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 Fort Edward
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Fort Edward 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
- Hudson Falls1 lead + galv. lines
- South Glens Falls18 lead + galv. lines
- Glens Falls193 lead + galv. lines
- Schuylerville12 lead + galv. lines
- Corinth10 lead + galv. lines
- Lake George6 lead + galv. lines
- Greenwich5 lead + galv. lines
- Saratoga Springs414 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fort Edward, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Fort Edward Village, which serves Fort Edward, reported 17 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 695 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fort Edward?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fort Edward in Fort Edward Village's service area (PWSID NY5700119). Fort Edward WD #1 (Qby/Hf), Fort Edward WD #2 (Ft Edward V) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fort Edward home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Fort Edward 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 Fort Edward 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 Fort Edward Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.