New York · population 3,648
Lead pipes in Highland Falls, NY
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Highland Falls (population 3,648) gets its water from Highland Falls Village. That system reported 3 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,133, with 952 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Highland Falls 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 84%
- Non-lead 16%
Latest lead test for Highland Falls Village (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 6 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 Highland Falls Village.
Water systems serving Highland Falls
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Falls VillageMain system | 3 | 2 | 952 | 0.4% |
| U.S.M.A. - Lusk SystemServes nearby areas | 35 | 0 | 0 | 11% |
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 Highland Falls
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Highland Falls 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
- Cold Springno lead reported
- Peekskill13 lead + galv. lines
- Buchanan67 unknown
- Woodbury36 lead + galv. lines
- Newburgh314 lead + galv. lines
- South Blooming Grove1 unknown
- West Haverstraw525 lead + galv. lines
- Croton-on-Hudsonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Highland Falls, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Highland Falls Village, which serves Highland Falls, reported 3 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 952 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Highland Falls?
EPA's service area maps place most of Highland Falls in Highland Falls Village's service area (PWSID NY3503532). U.S.M.A. - Lusk System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Highland Falls home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Highland Falls 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 Highland 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 Highland Falls Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.