New York · population 8,162
Lead pipes in Potsdam, NY
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Potsdam (population 8,162) gets its water from Potsdam Village. That system reported 2 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,398, with 1,380 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Potsdam 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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 99%
- Non-lead 1.0%
Latest lead test for Potsdam Village (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 7.8 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 Potsdam Village.
Water systems serving Potsdam
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potsdam VillageMain system | 2 | 2 | 1,380 | 0.3% |
| Potsdam Water District No. 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| Norfolk Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 833 | 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 Potsdam
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Potsdam 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
- Norwood410 unknown
- Canton57 lead + galv. lines
- Malone126 lead + galv. lines
- Tupper Lake1 lead + galv. lines
- Saranac Lake35 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Placid5 lead + galv. lines
- Carthage13 lead + galv. lines
- Black River147 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Potsdam, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Potsdam Village, which serves Potsdam, reported 2 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,380 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Potsdam?
EPA's service area maps place most of Potsdam in Potsdam Village's service area (PWSID NY4404397). Potsdam Water District No. 1, Norfolk Water District also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Potsdam home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Potsdam 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 Potsdam 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 Potsdam Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.