New York · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Columbia County, NY
15 community water systems serving Columbia County reported 287 lead and 74 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,992 of unknown material. The most are in Hudson 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 4.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 50%
- Non-lead 44%
Water systems serving Columbia County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson CityHudson | 254 | 35 | 1,283 | 14% |
| Greenport WD No1Greenport | 32 | 10 | 196 | 3.5% |
| Golden Acres Owner LLCChatham | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15% |
| Kinderhook VillageKinderhook | 0 | 6 | 437 | 1.0% |
| Adventist Home INC. MHPLivingston | 0 | 5 | 0 | 18% |
| Valatie VillageValatie | 0 | 3 | 75 | 1.3% |
| Philmont VillagePhilmont | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Stockport WD #2 (Consolidated)Stockport | 0 | 0 | 757 | 0% |
| Taconic ShoresCopake | 0 | 0 | 238 | 0% |
| Country EstatesClaverack | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Mount Ida (Greenport)Columbia County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Darrow Lakeside CampusCanaan | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Palatine ManorGermantown | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Breezy Hills CommunityChatham | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Chatham VillageChatham | 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 Columbia County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Columbia County reported 287 lead and 74 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,992 of unknown material.
Which Columbia County water systems have the most lead lines?
Hudson City (289), Greenport WD No1 (42), Golden Acres Owner LLC (15).
How do I check my home in Columbia 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.