New York · population 51,065
Lead pipes in Troy, NY
1,641 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Troy (population 51,065) gets its water from Troy City PWS. That system reported 1,564 lead and 77 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,637, with 7,777 more of unknown material.
13% of Troy City PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 12%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 62%
- Non-lead 25%
Latest lead test for Troy City PWS (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 110 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 7 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based for Troy City PWS.
Water systems serving Troy
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy City PWSMain system | 1,564 | 77 | 7,777 | 13% |
| Green Island VillageServes nearby areas | 4 | 22 | 603 | 2.5% |
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 Troy
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Troy City PWS'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
- Green Island26 lead + galv. lines
- Watervliet88 lead + galv. lines
- Cohoes19 lead + galv. lines
- Waterfordno lead reported
- Menands10 lead + galv. lines
- Rensselaer204 lead + galv. lines
- Albany2,245 lead + galv. lines
- Colonieno lead reported
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Questions
Does Troy, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Troy City PWS, which serves Troy, reported 1,564 lead and 77 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,777 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Troy?
EPA's service area maps place most of Troy in Troy City PWS's service area (PWSID NY4100050). Green Island Village also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Troy home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Troy City PWS'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 Troy 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 Troy City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.