New York · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Schoharie County, NY
8 community water systems serving Schoharie County reported 197 lead and 57 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 600 of unknown material. The most are in Cobleskill Village.
10% 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 7.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 24%
- Non-lead 66%
Water systems serving Schoharie County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobleskill VillageCobleskill | 192 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Schoharie VillageSchoharie | 2 | 52 | 107 | 14% |
| Sharon Springs VillageSharon Springs | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1.5% |
| Middleburgh VillageMiddleburgh | 0 | 3 | 385 | 0.5% |
| Central Bridge Water DistrictEsperance | 0 | 0 | 62 | 0% |
| Jefferson Water DistrictJefferson | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Richmondville VillageRichmondville | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0% |
| Warnerville Water District # 1Richmondville | 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 Schoharie County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Schoharie County reported 197 lead and 57 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 600 of unknown material.
Which Schoharie County water systems have the most lead lines?
Cobleskill Village (193), Schoharie Village (54), Sharon Springs Village (4).
How do I check my home in Schoharie 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.