Clarendon, NY Water Safety: 83/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Residents of Clarendon generally live with tap water that beats the NY safety average on key EPA compliance metrics.
How Clarendon Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Clarendon Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.001 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $900 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.54 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Clarendon
The structure of water supply in Clarendon, NY is straightforward: one utility provides the bulk of residential service among 1 tracked system, concentrating rate-setting and infrastructure decisions under a single organization.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Clarendon, New York, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 2,482 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Clarendon — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Clarendon: B (83/100)
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
Clarendon water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14429 | B | Clarendon Town Wds | 2,482 |
All ZIP Codes in Clarendon
- 14429 [B]
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.
CDC Health Data for Clarendon
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
Protecting Children from Lead in Clarendon
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.
Lead risk in Clarendon appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
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