New York · population 14,455
Lead pipes in Glens Falls, NY
193 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Glens Falls (population 14,455) gets its water from Glens Falls City. That system reported 11 lead and 182 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,226, with 2,090 more of unknown material.
3.7% of Glens Falls City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.5%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 56%
Latest lead test for Glens Falls City (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Glens Falls City.
Water systems serving Glens Falls
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls CityMain system | 11 | 182 | 2,090 | 3.7% |
| South Glens Falls VillageServes nearby areas | 0 | 18 | 1,105 | 1.3% |
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 Glens Falls
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Glens Falls City'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
- South Glens Falls18 lead + galv. lines
- Hudson Falls1 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Edward52 lead + galv. lines
- Lake George6 lead + galv. lines
- Corinth10 lead + galv. lines
- Schuylerville12 lead + galv. lines
- Greenwich5 lead + galv. lines
- Saratoga Springs414 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Glens Falls, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Glens Falls City, which serves Glens Falls, reported 11 lead and 182 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,090 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Glens Falls?
EPA's service area maps place most of Glens Falls in Glens Falls City's service area (PWSID NY5600104). South Glens Falls Village also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Glens Falls home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Glens Falls City'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 Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.