New York · population 28,741
Lead pipes in Saratoga Springs, NY
414 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Saratoga Springs (population 28,741) gets its water from Saratoga Springs City. That system reported 88 lead and 326 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,635, with 2,527 more of unknown material.
4.8% of Saratoga Springs City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.8%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 66%
Latest lead test for Saratoga Springs City (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.4 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 Saratoga Springs City.
Water systems serving Saratoga Springs
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Springs CityMain system | 88 | 326 | 2,527 | 4.8% |
| Malta Water District #1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 719 | 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 Saratoga Springs
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Saratoga Springs 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
- Ballston Spa911 unknown
- Schuylerville12 lead + galv. lines
- Stillwater83 unknown
- Corinth10 lead + galv. lines
- Greenwich5 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Edward52 lead + galv. lines
- South Glens Falls18 lead + galv. lines
- Glens Falls193 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Saratoga Springs, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Saratoga Springs City, which serves Saratoga Springs, reported 88 lead and 326 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,527 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Saratoga Springs?
EPA's service area maps place most of Saratoga Springs in Saratoga Springs City's service area (PWSID NY4500168). Malta Water District #1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Saratoga Springs home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.