Bakers Mills, NY Water Safety: 66/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Bakers Mills, EPA compliance data for NY sits at a moderate level — not alarming, but not uniformly clean across all service areas either.
How Bakers Mills Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Bakers Mills Residents
- Homes built before 1986: 50% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- CDC health risk index: 12.86 — above typical levels.
Bakers Mills's Water Providers
Most residential addresses in Bakers Mills, NY are served by a single water utility — the dominant system among the 1 provider tracked in federal data.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Bakers Mills, New York (population ~177), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,100 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Bakers Mills — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Bakers Mills: C (66/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Bakers Mills water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Bakers Mills
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12811 | C | NORTH CREEK WATER DISTRICT | 1,100 |
All ZIP Codes in Bakers Mills
- 12811 [C]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Bakers Mills Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Bakers Mills Infrastructure Age
With 50% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Viewed through the lens of construction era, Bakers Mills is predominantly an older city — a median build year of 1983 puts most of the residential inventory in the range where pre-1986 plumbing materials were the standard.
Over half of homes in Bakers Mills were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Bakers Mills: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Pulling a tap sample fills the gap that utility data cannot close, particularly here where 50% of housing dates from the pre-rule era and citywide monitoring sits at or above the regulatory mark in Bakers Mills.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
What You Can Do in Bakers Mills
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 50% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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