New York · population 7,321
Lead pipes in Scotia, NY
131 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Scotia (population 7,321) gets its water from Scotia Village Water Works. That system reported 18 lead and 113 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,872, with 3,741 more of unknown material.
3.4% of Scotia Village Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.9%
- Unknown 97%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Scotia Village Water Works (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 6.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 5 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 health-based for Scotia Village Water Works.
Water systems serving Scotia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotia Village Water WorksMain system | 18 | 113 | 3,741 | 3.4% |
| Glenville WD #11Serves 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 Scotia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Scotia Village 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
- Schenectady50 lead + galv. lines
- Altamont8 lead + galv. lines
- Colonieno lead reported
- Voorheesville1 lead + galv. lines
- Ballston Spa911 unknown
- Cohoes19 lead + galv. lines
- Amsterdam242 lead + galv. lines
- Hagaman1 unknown
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Questions
Does Scotia, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Scotia Village Water Works, which serves Scotia, reported 18 lead and 113 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,741 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Scotia?
EPA's service area maps place most of Scotia in Scotia Village Water Works's service area (PWSID NY4600071). Glenville WD #11 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Scotia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Scotia Village 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 Scotia 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 Scotia Village Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.