New York · population 1,007
Lead pipes in Lake George, NY
6 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lake George (population 1,007) gets its water from Lake George Village. That system reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,455, with 483 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Lake George 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 66%
Latest lead test for Lake George Village (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 Lake George Village.
Water systems serving Lake George
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake George VillageMain system | 0 | 6 | 483 | 0.4% |
| Diamond Point Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 36 | 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 Lake George
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lake George 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
- Glens Falls193 lead + galv. lines
- South Glens Falls18 lead + galv. lines
- Hudson Falls1 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Edward52 lead + galv. lines
- Corinth10 lead + galv. lines
- Schuylerville12 lead + galv. lines
- Saratoga Springs414 lead + galv. lines
- Greenwich5 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lake George, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Lake George Village, which serves Lake George, reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 483 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lake George?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lake George in Lake George Village's service area (PWSID NY5600106). Diamond Point Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lake George home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lake George 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 Lake George 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 Lake George Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.