Lead pipes in Ulster County, New York
How many lead pipes are in Ulster County, NY?
Water systems based in Ulster County reported 2,782 lead service lines, 45 galvanized lines that need replacing and 5,526 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Kingston has the most, with 2,728 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays in New York
New York has no state law setting who pays for the private side, but the state Environmental Facilities Corporation has given cities large grants for lead line work, including the Lead Service Line Replacement Program and LIFT grants. Most large programs in the state, including New York City, Rochester, Syracuse and Buffalo, are free or nearly free for eligible owners.
Confirmed programs in Ulster County
- Kingston: Waiting on new state and federal funds.
Every Ulster County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Kingston (City) Water District | 2,711 | 17 | 2,056 | Program not open yet |
| Saugerties Saugerties (Village) Water Dis | 70 | 2 | 685 | Not confirmed |
| Ellenville Ellenville (Village) Water Dis | 0 | 13 | 49 | Not confirmed |
| Wallkill Water District Wallkill Water District | 0 | 5 | 472 | Not confirmed |
| Wawarsing Eastern/Ulster Correctional Fa | 0 | 5 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Shawangunk Wallkill/Shawangunk Correction | 0 | 2 | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Highland Water District Highland Water District | 1 | 0 | 1,016 | Not confirmed |
| Rosendale Water District Rosendale Water District | 0 | 1 | 10 | Not confirmed |
| Port Ewen Water District Port Ewen Water District | 0 | 0 | 1,223 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Ulster County, NY?
Water systems based in Ulster County reported 2,782 lead service lines, 45 galvanized lines that need replacing and 5,526 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Kingston has the most, with 2,728 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Ulster County?
It depends on your water utility. New York has no state law setting who pays for the private side, but the state Environmental Facilities Corporation has given cities large grants for lead line work, including the Lead Service Line Replacement Program and LIFT grants. We have confirmed programs for 1 Ulster County utility, listed on this page.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.
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