New York · population 2,002
Lead pipes in Fort Plain, NY
44 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fort Plain (population 2,002) gets its water from Fort Plain (V) Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 44 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 864, with 23 more of unknown material.
5.1% of Fort Plain (V) Water Works'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.1%
- Unknown 2.7%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for Fort Plain (V) Water Works (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Fort Plain (V) Water Works.
Water systems serving Fort Plain
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Plain (V) Water WorksMain system | 0 | 44 | 23 | 5.1% |
| 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 Fort Plain
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Fort Plain (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
- Canajoharie178 lead + galv. lines
- Johnstownno lead reported
- Dolgeville45 lead + galv. lines
- Gloversville1,787 lead + galv. lines
- Herkimer2,249 unknown
- Mohawk247 lead + galv. lines
- Ilion221 lead + galv. lines
- Amsterdam242 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fort Plain, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Fort Plain (V) Water Works, which serves Fort Plain, reported 0 lead and 44 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 23 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fort Plain?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fort Plain in Fort Plain (V) Water Works's service area (PWSID NY2800139). Palatine Bridge (V) Water Works also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fort Plain home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Fort Plain (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 Fort Plain 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 Plain (V) Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.