Watercolour of a small house at dusk, with the water meter cover in the sidewalk out front.

Is there lead in Saranac's tap water?

1.2PPBparts per billion of lead in Redford Water District's water at the latest test, in tests since 2026

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Saranac

3 public water companies list Saranac as a place they supply. The biggest is the Redford Water District, with about 500 people. The highest latest result among Saranac's water companies is 1.2 parts per billion, at the Redford Water District. None of the 3 with results was above 15 at its latest test. Small ones like Saranac Water District supply just their own grounds or street; most of Saranac gets its water from the Redford Water District. Your water bill names yours.

The Redford Water Districtabout 500 people · latest lead test: 1.2 ppb · 518-293-6666
The Standish Water Districtabout 110 people · latest lead test: 1 ppb · 518-293-6666
The Saranac Water Districtabout 90 people · latest lead test: 1 ppb · 518-293-6666

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