New York · population 23,748
Lead pipes in Kingston, NY
2,728 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kingston (population 23,748) gets its water from Kingston (City) Water District. That system reported 2,711 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,739, with 2,056 more of unknown material.
35% of Kingston (City) Water District'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 35%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 38%
Latest lead test for Kingston (City) Water District (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 7 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 Kingston (City) Water District.
Water systems serving Kingston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston (City) Water DistrictMain system | 2,711 | 17 | 2,056 | 35% |
| Golden Hill Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ulster Water DistrictServes 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 Kingston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Kingston (City) Water District'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
- Rhinebeck117 lead + galv. lines
- Red Hook11 lead + galv. lines
- Tivoli7 lead + galv. lines
- Saugerties72 lead + galv. lines
- New Paltz520 unknown
- Poughkeepsie6,198 lead + galv. lines
- Catskill134 lead + galv. lines
- Wappingers Falls187 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kingston, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Kingston (City) Water District, which serves Kingston, reported 2,711 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,056 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kingston?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kingston in Kingston (City) Water District's service area (PWSID NY5503374). Golden Hill Water District, Ulster Water District also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kingston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Kingston (City) Water District'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 Kingston 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 Kingston (City) Water District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.