Lead Pipe Map

New York · 28 community water systems

Lead pipes in Jefferson County, NY

28 community water systems serving Jefferson County reported 6 lead and 410 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,983 of unknown material. The most are in Watertown City.

1.8% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New York average (7.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

6Lead
410Galvanized, replace
3,983Unknown
18,595Non-lead

Water systems serving Jefferson County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
Watertown CityWatertown62083773.1%27,861
Black River VillageBlack River01473931%1,600
Carthage VillageCarthage0134601.1%3,600
Brownville VillageBrownville0132903.5%1,200
Adams VillageAdams0104321.2%2,000
Clayton VillageClayton088840.7%2,100
Sackets Harbor VillageSackets Harbor078070.7%2,200
Watertown Town WD 1 & 2Watertown01100.7%600
Wilna T WD 1Wilna0161.3%240
Leray Town WD 1, 2, 4Leray013<0.1%7,140
West Carthage VillageWest Carthage0100.2%1,734
Rutland Town WD 1Jefferson County003090%1,500
Antwerp VillageAntwerp001910%900
Theresa VillageTheresa00950%950
Brownville (T) WD #2Brownville00660%140
Alexandria Bay VillageAlexandria Bay0090%1,900
Alexandria Town WD #1 - Otter StreetAlexandria Bay0020%60
Watertown Town WD 3 & 4 & 5Watertown0010%750
Alexandria Town WD #2 - RedwoodJefferson County0010%500
Hounsfield WD 3 (Wescott Beach)Hounsfield0010%270
Fort DrumLeray0000%34,000
Cape Vincent Town WD 1 & 5Cape Vincent0000%2,600
Pamelia Town WD 4 & 5Pamelia0000%1,857
Philadelphia VillagePhiladelphia000–1,800
Cape Vincent VillageCape Vincent0000%1,500
Ellisburg WD 1, 2 & 3Ellisburg0000%1,500
Dexter VillageDexter0000%1,100
Adams T WD 1,2,3 (Adams Center)Adams0000%1,000

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Jefferson County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Jefferson County reported 6 lead and 410 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,983 of unknown material.

Which Jefferson County water systems have the most lead lines?

Watertown City (214), Black River Village (147), Carthage Village (13).

How do I check my home in Jefferson 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.