New York · population 4,856
Lead pipes in Saranac Lake, NY
35 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Saranac Lake (population 4,856) gets its water from Saranac Lake V. That system reported 10 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,346, with 0 more of unknown material.
1.5% of Saranac Lake V'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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Saranac Lake V (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.1 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 for Saranac Lake V.
Water systems serving Saranac Lake
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saranac Lake VMain system | 10 | 25 | 0 | 1.5% |
| Adirondack Correctional FacilityServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Saranac Lake
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Saranac Lake V'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
- Lake Placid5 lead + galv. lines
- Tupper Lake1 lead + galv. lines
- Dannemorano lead reported
- Malone126 lead + galv. lines
- Plattsburgh468 lead + galv. lines
- Potsdam4 lead + galv. lines
- Norwood410 unknown
- Canton57 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Saranac Lake, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Saranac Lake V, which serves Saranac Lake, reported 10 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Saranac Lake?
EPA's service area maps place most of Saranac Lake in Saranac Lake V's service area (PWSID NY1600011). Adirondack Correctional Facility also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Saranac Lake home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Saranac Lake V'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 Saranac Lake 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 Saranac Lake V whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.