New York · population 1,956
Lead pipes in Red Hook, NY
11 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Red Hook (population 1,956) gets its water from Red Hook Village. That system reported 0 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 842, with 601 more of unknown material.
1.3% of Red Hook 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.3%
- Unknown 71%
- Non-lead 27%
Latest lead test for Red Hook Village (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 Red Hook Village.
Water systems serving Red Hook
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hook VillageMain system | 0 | 11 | 601 | 1.3% |
| Mountain View Mobile EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 40 | 0 | 73% |
| Red Hook Water District #1 TownAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 282 | 0% |
| Bard CollegeAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Red Hook
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Red Hook 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
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Questions
Does Red Hook, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Red Hook Village, which serves Red Hook, reported 0 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 601 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Red Hook?
EPA's service area maps place most of Red Hook in Red Hook Village's service area (PWSID NY1302775). Mountain View Mobile Estates, Red Hook Water District #1 Town, Bard College also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Red Hook home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Red Hook 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 Red Hook 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 Red Hook Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.