New York · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Greene County, NY
13 community water systems serving Greene County reported 368 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,067 of unknown material. The most are in Coxsackie Village.
5.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 42%
- Non-lead 52%
Water systems serving Greene County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coxsackie VillageCoxsackie | 133 | 13 | 747 | 15% |
| Catskill VillageCatskill | 132 | 2 | 582 | 6.1% |
| Athens VillageAthens | 99 | 19 | 117 | 18% |
| Coxsackie Consolidated WDCoxsackie | 3 | 3 | 123 | 4.3% |
| New Baltimore Water Dist #2New Baltimore | 1 | 0 | 30 | 3.2% |
| Hunter VillageHunter | 0 | 0 | 629 | 0% |
| Cairo Water DistrictCairo | 0 | 0 | 402 | 0% |
| Greenville Water District No 1Greenville | 0 | 0 | 351 | 0% |
| Ashland Water DistrictAshland | 0 | 0 | 72 | 0% |
| Tannersville VillageHunter | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Catskill Water District No. 1Catskill | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Coxsackie Correctional FacilityCoxsackie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sleepy Hollow Lake Water Co.Athens | 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 Greene County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Greene County reported 368 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,067 of unknown material.
Which Greene County water systems have the most lead lines?
Coxsackie Village (146), Catskill Village (134), Athens Village (118).
How do I check my home in Greene 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.