Genesee County, New York
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Genesee County's 14 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Genesee County Compares
How Genesee County Compares
Genesee County scores 5 points below the New York state average (61/100) and 12 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Genesee 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: 12.7 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 10.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,621, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.494% avg pipe failure probability, 93% of ZIPs at high risk
79.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Genesee County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 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: $1,621
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
23,106 housing units in Genesee 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 Genesee County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Genesee 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 Genesee 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 Genesee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcwa Genesee | 15,577 | 15 |
| 2 | Batavia City | 15,475 | 8 |
| 3 | Batavia Consolidated W.d. | 5,436 | 8 |
| 4 | Elba Town Water District2 | 1,127 | 8 |
| 5 | Alexander Town Water District2 | 706 | 8 |
19 total water systems serve Genesee County.
All ZIP Codes in Genesee County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Genesee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14125 | Oakfield | 70 | B | 0 | $138K |
| 2 | 14525 | Pavilion | 70 | B | 1 | $154K |
| 3 | 14143 | Stafford | 68 | C | 2 | $177K |
| 4 | 14416 | Bergen | 68 | C | 2 | $167K |
| 5 | 14021 | Batavia | 67 | C | 4 | — |
| 6 | 14058 | Elba | 65 | C | 1 | $143K |
| 7 | 14005 | Alexander | 60 | C | 6 (5 health) | $173K |
| 8 | 14020 | Batavia | 57 | C | 4 | $148K |
| 9 | 14482 | Le Roy | 53 | D | 0 | $160K |
| 10 | 14013 | Basom | 40 | D | 0 | $153K |
| 11 | 14054 | East Bethany | 40 | D | 0 | $165K |
| 12 | 14056 | East Pembroke | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 13 | 14422 | Byron | 40 | D | 0 | $147K |
| 14 | 14557 | South Byron | 40 | D | 0 | $111K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Genesee County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 79.1% 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 Genesee County, New York
Overview
Genesee County in New York covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (56/100).
7 of 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 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.