New York · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Montgomery County, NY
10 community water systems serving Montgomery County reported 301 lead and 612 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,269 of unknown material. The most are in St. Johnsville Village Water Works.
9.7% 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 3.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.5%
- Unknown 56%
- Non-lead 34%
Water systems serving Montgomery County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johnsville Village Water WorksSt. Johnsville | 15 | 329 | 23 | 56% |
| Amsterdam (C)Amsterdam | 230 | 12 | 4,431 | 4.3% |
| Canajoharie (V) Water WorksCanajoharie | 0 | 178 | 156 | 22% |
| Fonda (V) Water WorksFonda | 54 | 47 | 180 | 21% |
| Fort Plain (V) Water WorksFort Plain | 0 | 44 | 23 | 5.1% |
| Fultonville Village PWSFultonville | 0 | 2 | 304 | 0.7% |
| Amsterdam (T)Amsterdam | 1 | 0 | 112 | 0.4% |
| Palatine Bridge (V) Water WorksPalatine Bridge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Nelliston (V) Water WorksNelliston | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0% |
| Capstone Center for Rehab and NursingAmsterdam | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Montgomery County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Montgomery County reported 301 lead and 612 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,269 of unknown material.
Which Montgomery County water systems have the most lead lines?
St. Johnsville Village Water Works (344), Amsterdam (C) (242), Canajoharie (V) Water Works (178).
How do I check my home in Montgomery 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.