New York · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Washington County, NY
14 community water systems serving Washington County reported 18 lead and 114 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,035 of unknown material. The most are in Fort Edward Village.
1.6% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.3%
- Unknown 47%
- Non-lead 51%
Water systems serving Washington County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Edward VillageFort Edward | 17 | 35 | 695 | 3.9% |
| Granville VillageGranville | 0 | 50 | 523 | 5.0% |
| Cambridge Water WorksCambridge | 1 | 22 | 474 | 4.0% |
| Greenwich VillageGreenwich | 0 | 5 | 715 | 0.6% |
| Argyle VillageArgyle | 0 | 1 | 136 | 0.7% |
| Hudson Falls Village (Queensbury)Hudson Falls | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Whitehall VillageWhitehall | 0 | 0 | 1,261 | 0% |
| Fort Ann Water SupplyFort Ann | 0 | 0 | 191 | 0% |
| Tamarack Acres, LLCArgyle | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| Fort Edward WD #2 (Ft Edward V)Fort Edward | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Pleasant Villa M.H.P.Greenwich | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Kingsbury WD (Queensbury)Kingsbury | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Washington CorrectionalFort Ann | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fort Edward WD #1 (Qby/Hf)Fort Edward | 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 Washington County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Washington County reported 18 lead and 114 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,035 of unknown material.
Which Washington County water systems have the most lead lines?
Fort Edward Village (52), Granville Village (50), Cambridge Water Works (23).
How do I check my home in Washington 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.