New York · population 10,268
Lead pipes in Watervliet, NY
88 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Watervliet (population 10,268) gets its water from Watervliet City. That system reported 55 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,828, with 2,492 more of unknown material.
3.1% of Watervliet City'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 1.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 88%
- Non-lead 8.8%
Latest lead test for Watervliet City (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2 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 Watervliet City.
Water systems serving Watervliet
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watervliet CityMain system | 55 | 33 | 2,492 | 3.1% |
| Latham Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 6 | 34 | 2,922 | 0.2% |
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 Watervliet
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Watervliet 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
- Green Island26 lead + galv. lines
- Troy1,641 lead + galv. lines
- Menands10 lead + galv. lines
- Cohoes19 lead + galv. lines
- Waterfordno lead reported
- Rensselaer204 lead + galv. lines
- Albany2,245 lead + galv. lines
- Colonieno lead reported
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Questions
Does Watervliet, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Watervliet City, which serves Watervliet, reported 55 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,492 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Watervliet?
EPA's service area maps place most of Watervliet in Watervliet City's service area (PWSID NY0110127). Latham Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Watervliet home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Watervliet 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 Watervliet 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 Watervliet City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.