New Hyde Park, NY Water Safety: 90/100 (2026)
3 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Throughout New Hyde Park and across its water systems, EPA compliance data for NY shows above-average performance — violations are minimal, none of the tracked systems have recorded repeated MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the safety picture has held steady across multiple reporting periods.
How New Hyde Park Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for New Hyde Park Residents
- Average lead level: 0.0014 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,100 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 10.86.
New Hyde Park's Water Providers
Water delivery in New Hyde Park, NY is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system — drawn from 7 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in New Hyde Park, New York (population ~42,576), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 8,502,559 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in New Hyde Park — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for New Hyde Park: A (90/100)
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
New Hyde Park water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0014 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 2 ZIP codes
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11040 | A | Water Authority of Western Nassau | 120,000 |
| 11041 | A | Water Authority of Western Nassau | 120,000 |
| 11042 | A | Water Authority of Western Nassau | 120,000 |
All ZIP Codes in New Hyde Park
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.
New Hyde Park 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
How Remediation Costs Compare in New Hyde Park
At current valuations, New Hyde Park sits in the low remediation-share tier — the equity impact of fixing documented issues is proportionally minor.
Remediation costs in New Hyde Park are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,400–$2,950 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 120% above the New York average.
New Hyde Park: 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.
Lead risk in New Hyde Park 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.
New Hyde Park: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
The National Flood Insurance Program captures decades of claims at the local level, building a record of cumulative community flood exposure. For New Hyde Park, that record documents 72 claims and 67% of ZIP codes inside FEMA-designated flood zones. What makes those numbers relevant to water quality is the set of mechanisms flooding activates: heavy precipitation that floods treatment intake zones can introduce contaminants upstream of normal filtration; well casings in low-lying areas can be infiltrated by floodwaters carrying bacteria, sediment, and chemical residue; and distribution system pressure changes during flooding can create backflow conditions. These effects become more probable as flood frequency and magnitude increase — and the NFIP record indicates both are meaningful factors locally.
New Hyde Park has a moderate flood history with 72 FEMA claims averaging $21,476 per payout. 67% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$2,100</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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