Dutchess County, New York
45 ZIP codes · Avg score 54/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-04
Spanning 45 ZIP codes, Dutchess County carries a low water safety grade — health-based violations appear in a significant share of areas.
How Dutchess County Compares
How Dutchess County Compares
Dutchess County scores 7 points below the New York state average (61/100) and 14 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Dutchess County, New York
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.3 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 10%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,735, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.481% avg pipe failure probability, 85% of ZIPs at high risk
77.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Dutchess County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 23 violations. Past 5 years: 67 total (67 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,735
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
164,658 housing units in Dutchess County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Dutchess County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dutchess County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Dutchess County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Dutchess County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment | 980 | 84 |
| 2 | Poughkeepsie Townwide Water District | 43,000 | 68 |
| 3 | Castle Point Medical Center | 1,500 | 60 |
| 4 | Brinkerhoff Water District | 3,788 | 60 |
| 5 | UNITED WAPPINGER WATER IMPROVEMENT DIST. | 14,000 | 60 |
92 total water systems serve Dutchess County.
All ZIP Codes in Dutchess County
45 ZIP codes tracked in Dutchess County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12546 | Millerton | 70 | B | 0 | $317K |
| 2 | 12583 | Tivoli | 70 | B | 0 | $391K |
| 3 | 12594 | Wingdale | 70 | B | 0 | $364K |
| 4 | 12570 | Poughquag | 69 | C | 1 (1 health) | $454K |
| 5 | 12803 | South Glens Falls | 69 | C | 1 (1 health) | $223K |
| 6 | 12567 | Pine Plains | 68 | C | 1 | $330K |
| 7 | 12582 | Stormville | 68 | C | 1 | $445K |
| 8 | 12545 | Millbrook | 66 | C | 2 | $415K |
| 9 | 12538 | Hyde Park | 65 | C | 1 | $288K |
| 10 | 12571 | Red Hook | 65 | C | 0 | $386K |
| 11 | 12508 | Beacon | 64 | C | 2 (1 health) | $402K |
| 12 | 12585 | Verbank | 64 | C | 0 | $511K |
| 13 | 12602 | Poughkeepsie | 62 | C | 3 | — |
| 14 | 12604 | Poughkeepsie | 62 | C | 3 | — |
| 15 | 12572 | Rhinebeck | 61 | C | 4 (1 health) | $459K |
| 16 | 12590 | Wappingers Falls | 61 | C | 56 (1 health) | $366K |
| 17 | 12501 | Amenia | 59 | C | 3 | $306K |
| 18 | 12522 | Dover Plains | 59 | C | 2 (1 health) | $282K |
| 19 | 12533 | Hopewell Junction | 59 | C | 2 (1 health) | $441K |
| 20 | 12524 | Fishkill | 58 | C | 2 | $373K |
| 21 | 12569 | Pleasant Valley | 56 | C | 5 (1 health) | $350K |
| 22 | 12601 | Poughkeepsie | 56 | C | 3 | $276K |
| 23 | 12603 | Poughkeepsie | 56 | C | 3 | $342K |
| 24 | 12512 | Chelsea | 53 | D | 0 | $435K |
| 25 | 12514 | Clinton Corners | 53 | D | 0 | $412K |
| 26 | 12527 | Glenham | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 27 | 12564 | Pawling | 53 | D | 10 (3 health) | $421K |
| 28 | 12578 | Salt Point | 53 | D | 0 | $352K |
| 29 | 12581 | Stanfordville | 53 | D | 0 | $375K |
| 30 | 12592 | Wassaic | 48 | D | 1 | $265K |
| 31 | 10532 | Hawthorne | 45 | D | 0 | $675K |
| 32 | 10577 | Purchase | 45 | D | 0 | $1461K |
| 33 | 10604 | West Harrison | 45 | D | 0 | $815K |
| 34 | 10530 | Hartsdale | 40 | D | 0 | $446K |
| 35 | 10545 | Maryknoll | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 36 | 10594 | Thornwood | 40 | D | 0 | $684K |
| 37 | 12432 | Glasco | 40 | D | 0 | $324K |
| 38 | 12504 | Annandale On Hudson | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 39 | 12506 | Bangall | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 40 | 12507 | Barrytown | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 41 | 12510 | Billings | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 42 | 12511 | Castle Point | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 43 | 12540 | Lagrangeville | 40 | D | 25 (16 health) | $444K |
| 44 | 10573 | Port Chester | 35 | F | 0 | $650K |
| 45 | 11793 | Wantagh | 30 | F | 0 | $634K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dutchess County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 77.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Dutchess County, New York
Overview
Dutchess County in New York covers 45 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (54/100).
21 of 45 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 27 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.
What You Can Do
Dutchess County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
77.1% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.