New York · population 30,188
Lead pipes in Middletown, NY
112 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Middletown (population 30,188) gets its water from Middletown City. That system reported 8 lead and 104 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,847, with 249 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Middletown City'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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.3%
- Unknown 3.2%
- Non-lead 95%
Latest lead test for Middletown City (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1 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 Middletown City.
Water systems serving Middletown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown CityMain system | 8 | 104 | 249 | 1.4% |
| Arkville Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| Halcottsville Water District No. 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Wallkill Consolidated WDServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 342 | 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 Middletown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Middletown City'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
- Goshen1 lead + galv. lines
- Florida820 unknown
- Chester8 unknown
- Montgomery789 unknown
- Maybrookno lead reported
- Warwick86 lead + galv. lines
- South Blooming Grove1 unknown
- Monroe11 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Middletown, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Middletown City, which serves Middletown, reported 8 lead and 104 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 249 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Middletown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Middletown in Middletown City's service area (PWSID NY3503534). Arkville Water District, Halcottsville Water District No. 1, Wallkill Consolidated WD also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Middletown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Middletown 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 Middletown 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 Middletown City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.