New York · population 32,293
Lead pipes in Poughkeepsie, NY
6,198 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Poughkeepsie (population 32,293) gets its water from Poughkeepsie City. That system reported 6,198 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,604, with 12 more of unknown material.
82% of Poughkeepsie 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 82%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0.2%
- Non-lead 18%
Latest lead test for Poughkeepsie City (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 2.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Poughkeepsie City.
Water systems serving Poughkeepsie
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie CityMain system | 6,198 | 0 | 12 | 82% |
| Poughkeepsie Townwide WDAlso serves parts of the city | 510 | 0 | 735 | 5.1% |
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 Poughkeepsie
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Poughkeepsie 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
- Wappingers Falls187 lead + galv. lines
- New Paltz520 unknown
- Fishkillno lead reported
- Newburgh314 lead + galv. lines
- Rhinebeck117 lead + galv. lines
- Kingston2,728 lead + galv. lines
- Pawling13 lead + galv. lines
- Cold Springno lead reported
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Questions
Does Poughkeepsie, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Poughkeepsie City, which serves Poughkeepsie, reported 6,198 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Poughkeepsie?
EPA's service area maps place most of Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie City's service area (PWSID NY1330291). Poughkeepsie Townwide WD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Poughkeepsie home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.