New York · 20 community water systems
Lead pipes in St. Lawrence County, NY
20 community water systems serving St. Lawrence County reported 15 lead and 140 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,637 of unknown material. The most are in Canton Village.
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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 48%
- Non-lead 51%
Water systems serving St. Lawrence County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton VillageCanton | 3 | 54 | 1,324 | 3.9% |
| Ogdensburg CityOgdensburg | 6 | 34 | 2,317 | 1.1% |
| GouverneurGouverneur | 3 | 30 | 901 | 2.2% |
| Massena VillageMassena | 0 | 11 | 806 | 0.2% |
| Potsdam VillagePotsdam | 2 | 2 | 1,380 | 0.3% |
| Waddington VillageWaddington | 0 | 3 | 437 | 0.6% |
| Morristown Water DistrictMorristown | 0 | 2 | 78 | 0.8% |
| Champion Mobile Home ParkCanton | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5.3% |
| Madrid Water DistrictMadrid | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.4% |
| Hermon Water DistrictHermon | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0.6% |
| White Birch Mobile HomePierrepont | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.3% |
| Norfolk Water DistrictNorfolk | 0 | 0 | 833 | 0% |
| NorwoodNorwood | 0 | 0 | 410 | 0% |
| Lisbon Water DistrictLisbon | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0% |
| Potsdam Water District No. 1Potsdam | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| Heuvelton VillageHeuvelton | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Morning Star VillageLisbon | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Wanakena Water CompanyFine | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| East Louisville Water DistrictLouisville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Star Lake Water DistrictFine | 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 St. Lawrence County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving St. Lawrence County reported 15 lead and 140 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,637 of unknown material.
Which St. Lawrence County water systems have the most lead lines?
Canton Village (57), Ogdensburg City (40), Gouverneur (33).
How do I check my home in St. Lawrence 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.