New York · population 2,586
Lead pipes in Rhinebeck, NY
117 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rhinebeck (population 2,586) gets its water from Rhinebeck Village Water. That system reported 1 lead and 116 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,783, with 160 more of unknown material.
6.6% of Rhinebeck Village Water'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.5%
- Unknown 9.0%
- Non-lead 84%
Latest lead test for Rhinebeck Village Water (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 still open for Rhinebeck Village Water.
Water systems serving Rhinebeck
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinebeck Village WaterMain system | 1 | 116 | 160 | 6.6% |
| Cove View ApartmentsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Kingsvale Water CoServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 120 | 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 Rhinebeck
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rhinebeck Village Water'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
- Kingston2,728 lead + galv. lines
- Red Hook11 lead + galv. lines
- Tivoli7 lead + galv. lines
- Saugerties72 lead + galv. lines
- New Paltz520 unknown
- Poughkeepsie6,198 lead + galv. lines
- Catskill134 lead + galv. lines
- Wappingers Falls187 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Rhinebeck, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Rhinebeck Village Water, which serves Rhinebeck, reported 1 lead and 116 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 160 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rhinebeck?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rhinebeck in Rhinebeck Village Water's service area (PWSID NY1302776). Cove View Apartments, Kingsvale Water Co also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rhinebeck home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rhinebeck Village Water'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 Rhinebeck 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 Rhinebeck Village Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.