Lead Pipe Map

New York · population 5,735

Lead pipes in Hudson, NY

289 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Hudson (population 5,735) gets its water from Hudson City. That system reported 254 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,020, with 1,283 more of unknown material.

14% of Hudson City'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%).

254Lead
35Galvanized, replace
1,283Unknown material
448Non-lead

Latest lead test for Hudson City (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Hudson City.

Water systems serving Hudson

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Hudson CityMain system254351,28314%
Greenport WD No1Serves nearby areas32101963.5%

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 Hudson

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hudson City's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapHudson City details

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Hudson, NY have lead pipes?

Yes. Hudson City, which serves Hudson, reported 254 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,283 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Hudson?

EPA's service area maps place most of Hudson in Hudson City's service area (PWSID NY1000239). Greenport WD No1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Hudson home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Hudson 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 Hudson 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 Hudson City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.