New York · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Franklin County, NY
8 community water systems serving Franklin County reported 13 lead and 233 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,505 of unknown material. The most are in Malone V.
3.0% of these systems' 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.9%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 78%
Water systems serving Franklin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malone VMalone | 2 | 124 | 9 | 4.9% |
| Chateaugay VChateaugay | 0 | 76 | 111 | 19% |
| Saranac Lake VSaranac Lake | 10 | 25 | 0 | 1.5% |
| Fort Covington WDFort Covington | 1 | 5 | 156 | 2.2% |
| St Regis Falls WDWaverly | 0 | 2 | 173 | 0.9% |
| Tupper Lake VTupper Lake | 0 | 1 | 1,055 | <0.1% |
| Burke VBurke | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Paul Smiths CollegeBrighton | 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 Franklin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Franklin County reported 13 lead and 233 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,505 of unknown material.
Which Franklin County water systems have the most lead lines?
Malone V (126), Chateaugay V (76), Saranac Lake V (35).
How do I check my home in Franklin 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.