New York · population 69,495
Lead pipes in Schenectady, NY
50 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Schenectady (population 69,495) gets its water from Schenectady City Water Works. That system reported 9 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 21,130, with 20,410 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Schenectady City Water Works'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 97%
- Non-lead 3.2%
Latest lead test for Schenectady City Water Works (Jul 2024–Dec 2024): 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 Schenectady City Water Works.
Water systems serving Schenectady
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady City Water WorksMain system | 9 | 41 | 20,410 | 0.2% |
| Niskayuna Consolidated WD #11Also serves parts of the city | 102 | 95 | 4,864 | 2.4% |
| Rotterdam WD #5Serves nearby areas | 16 | 76 | 8,857 | 0.8% |
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 Schenectady
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Schenectady City Water Works'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
- Scotia131 lead + galv. lines
- Colonieno lead reported
- Altamont8 lead + galv. lines
- Voorheesville1 lead + galv. lines
- Cohoes19 lead + galv. lines
- Albany2,245 lead + galv. lines
- Watervliet88 lead + galv. lines
- Green Island26 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Schenectady, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Schenectady City Water Works, which serves Schenectady, reported 9 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 20,410 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Schenectady?
EPA's service area maps place most of Schenectady in Schenectady City Water Works's service area (PWSID NY4600070). Niskayuna Consolidated WD #11, Rotterdam WD #5 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Schenectady home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Schenectady City Water Works'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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady City Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.