New York · 65 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dutchess County, NY
65 community water systems serving Dutchess County reported 6,774 lead and 446 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,475 of unknown material. The most are in Poughkeepsie City.
16% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 15%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 66%
Water systems serving Dutchess County
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 Dutchess County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Dutchess County reported 6,774 lead and 446 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,475 of unknown material.
Which Dutchess County water systems have the most lead lines?
Poughkeepsie City (6,198), Poughkeepsie Townwide WD (510), Wappingers Falls Village (187).
How do I check my home in Dutchess 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.