New York · population 14,894
Lead pipes in Gloversville, NY
1,787 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Gloversville (population 14,894) gets its water from Gloversville (C) Water Works. That system reported 1,297 lead and 490 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,796, with 327 more of unknown material.
31% of Gloversville (C) Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 22%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.5%
- Unknown 5.6%
- Non-lead 64%
Latest lead test for Gloversville (C) Water Works (2025): 7.9 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 Gloversville (C) Water Works.
Water systems serving Gloversville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloversville (C) Water WorksMain system | 1,297 | 490 | 327 | 31% |
| Johnstown (C) Water WorksServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Gloversville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Gloversville (C) 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
- Johnstownno lead reported
- Broadalbinno lead reported
- Amsterdam242 lead + galv. lines
- Hagaman1 unknown
- Canajoharie178 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Plain44 lead + galv. lines
- Dolgeville45 lead + galv. lines
- Scotia131 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Gloversville, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Gloversville (C) Water Works, which serves Gloversville, reported 1,297 lead and 490 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 327 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Gloversville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Gloversville in Gloversville (C) Water Works's service area (PWSID NY1700018). Johnstown (C) Water Works also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Gloversville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Gloversville (C) 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 Gloversville 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 Gloversville (C) Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.