New York · population 2,302
Lead pipes in Lake Placid, NY
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lake Placid (population 2,302) gets its water from Lake Placid V. That system reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,653, with 7 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Lake Placid V'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) 0.2%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Lake Placid V (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.2 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 Lake Placid V.
Water systems serving Lake Placid
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Placid VMain system | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.2% |
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 Placid
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lake Placid V'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
- Saranac Lake35 lead + galv. lines
- Tupper Lake1 lead + galv. lines
- Dannemorano lead reported
- Plattsburgh468 lead + galv. lines
- Malone126 lead + galv. lines
- Potsdam4 lead + galv. lines
- Rouses Point4 lead + galv. lines
- Norwood410 unknown
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Questions
Does Lake Placid, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Lake Placid V, which serves Lake Placid, reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lake Placid?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lake Placid in Lake Placid V's service area (PWSID NY1500284).
How do I check whether my Lake Placid home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lake Placid V'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 Placid 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 Placid V whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.