New York · population 19,758
Lead pipes in Plattsburgh, NY
468 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Plattsburgh (population 19,758) gets its water from Plattsburgh City. That system reported 3 lead and 465 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,645, with 230 more of unknown material.
10% of Plattsburgh City'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 10%
- Unknown 5.0%
- Non-lead 85%
Latest lead test for Plattsburgh City (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 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 Plattsburgh City.
Water systems serving Plattsburgh
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh CityMain system | 3 | 465 | 230 | 10% |
| Plattsburgh Consolidated Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Northway Mobile Home Park - PlattsburghAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 18 | 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 Plattsburgh
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Plattsburgh 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
- Dannemorano lead reported
- Rouses Point4 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Placid5 lead + galv. lines
- Saranac Lake35 lead + galv. lines
- Malone126 lead + galv. lines
- Tupper Lake1 lead + galv. lines
- Potsdam4 lead + galv. lines
- Norwood410 unknown
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Questions
Does Plattsburgh, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Plattsburgh City, which serves Plattsburgh, reported 3 lead and 465 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 230 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Plattsburgh?
EPA's service area maps place most of Plattsburgh in Plattsburgh City's service area (PWSID NY0900217). Plattsburgh Consolidated Water District, Northway Mobile Home Park - Plattsburgh also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Plattsburgh home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.