New York · population 3,874
Lead pipes in Saugerties, NY
72 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Saugerties (population 3,874) gets its water from Saugerties (Village) Water Dis. That system reported 70 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,486, with 685 more of unknown material.
4.8% of Saugerties (Village) Water Dis'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 4.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 49%
Latest lead test for Saugerties (Village) Water Dis (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.4 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 Saugerties (Village) Water Dis.
Water systems serving Saugerties
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saugerties (Village) Water DisMain system | 70 | 2 | 685 | 4.8% |
| Glasco Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sunset WoodsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 49 | 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 Saugerties
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Saugerties (Village) Water Dis'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.
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Questions
Does Saugerties, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Saugerties (Village) Water Dis, which serves Saugerties, reported 70 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 685 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Saugerties?
EPA's service area maps place most of Saugerties in Saugerties (Village) Water Dis's service area (PWSID NY5503386). Glasco Water District, Sunset Woods also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Saugerties home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Saugerties (Village) Water Dis'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 Saugerties 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 Saugerties (Village) Water Dis whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.