New York · population 25,757
Lead pipes in Peekskill, NY
13 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Peekskill (population 25,757) gets its water from Peekskill City. That system reported 8 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,693, with 1,621 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Peekskill 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 35%
- Non-lead 65%
Latest lead test for Peekskill City (Jan 2025–Dec 2027): 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 Peekskill City.
Water systems serving Peekskill
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peekskill CityMain system | 8 | 5 | 1,621 | 0.3% |
| Cortlandt Consolidated WDServes 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 Peekskill
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Peekskill 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
- Buchanan67 unknown
- Croton-on-Hudsonno lead reported
- Highland Falls5 lead + galv. lines
- West Haverstraw525 lead + galv. lines
- Haverstraw28 unknown
- Cold Springno lead reported
- Pomona525 lead + galv. lines
- Ossining354 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Peekskill, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Peekskill City, which serves Peekskill, reported 8 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,621 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Peekskill?
EPA's service area maps place most of Peekskill in Peekskill City's service area (PWSID NY5903452). Cortlandt Consolidated WD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Peekskill home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Peekskill 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 Peekskill 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 Peekskill City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.