New York · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Clinton County, NY
15 community water systems serving Clinton County reported 4 lead and 496 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,377 of unknown material. The most are in Plattsburgh City.
6.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.9%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 78%
Water systems serving Clinton County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh CityPlattsburgh | 3 | 465 | 230 | 10% |
| Black Brook WD #1Black Brook | 1 | 19 | 153 | 8.7% |
| Rouses Point Village WDRouses Point | 0 | 4 | 27 | 0.5% |
| Black Brook WD No2Black Brook | 0 | 4 | 17 | 13% |
| Saranac WDSaranac | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4.5% |
| Standish Water DistrictSaranac | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.9% |
| Sun Valley Mobile Home ParkKeeseville | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.8% |
| Peru WDPeru | 0 | 0 | 596 | 0% |
| Champlain VillageChamplain | 0 | 0 | 326 | 0% |
| Northway Mobile Home Park - PlattsburghPlattsburgh | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0% |
| Ausable Heights Water SystemAusable | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Plattsburgh Consolidated Water DistrictPlattsburgh | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Clinton Correctional FacilityDannemora | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Morrisonville Water DistrictSchuyler Falls | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Dannemora VillageDannemora | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Clinton County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Clinton County reported 4 lead and 496 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,377 of unknown material.
Which Clinton County water systems have the most lead lines?
Plattsburgh City (468), Black Brook WD #1 (20), Rouses Point Village WD (4).
How do I check my home in Clinton County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.