New York · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Schenectady County, NY
9 community water systems serving Schenectady County reported 147 lead and 328 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 38,378 of unknown material. The most are in Niskayuna Consolidated WD #11.
0.9% 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%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 75%
- Non-lead 24%
Water systems serving Schenectady County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niskayuna Consolidated WD #11Schenectady | 102 | 95 | 4,864 | 2.4% |
| Scotia Village Water WorksScotia | 18 | 113 | 3,741 | 3.4% |
| Rotterdam WD #5Rotterdam | 16 | 76 | 8,857 | 0.8% |
| Schenectady City Water WorksSchenectady | 9 | 41 | 20,410 | 0.2% |
| Rotterdam WD #3Rotterdam | 2 | 3 | 430 | 1.1% |
| Delanson Village Water WorksDelanson | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0% |
| Hillcrest Commons- FRT SectionDuanesburg | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Hillcrest Commons-Rear SectionDuanesburg | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Glenville WD #11Glenville | 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 Schenectady County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Schenectady County reported 147 lead and 328 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 38,378 of unknown material.
Which Schenectady County water systems have the most lead lines?
Niskayuna Consolidated WD #11 (197), Scotia Village Water Works (131), Rotterdam WD #5 (92).
How do I check my home in Schenectady 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.