New York · population 9,453
Lead pipes in Rensselaer, NY
204 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rensselaer (population 9,453) gets its water from Rensselaer City PWS. That system reported 60 lead and 144 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,575, with 1,256 more of unknown material.
7.9% of Rensselaer City PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.6%
- Unknown 49%
- Non-lead 43%
Latest lead test for Rensselaer City PWS (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 6.6 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 Rensselaer City PWS.
Water systems serving Rensselaer
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer City PWSMain system | 60 | 144 | 1,256 | 7.9% |
| East Greenbush General W.D.Also serves parts of the city | 1 | 0 | 1,149 | <0.1% |
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 Rensselaer
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rensselaer City PWS'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
- Menands10 lead + galv. lines
- Albany2,245 lead + galv. lines
- Watervliet88 lead + galv. lines
- Troy1,641 lead + galv. lines
- Colonieno lead reported
- Green Island26 lead + galv. lines
- Castleton-on-Hudson7 lead + galv. lines
- Cohoes19 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Rensselaer, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Rensselaer City PWS, which serves Rensselaer, reported 60 lead and 144 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,256 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rensselaer?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rensselaer in Rensselaer City PWS's service area (PWSID NY4100044). East Greenbush General W.D. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rensselaer home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rensselaer City PWS'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 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.