COUNTY REPORT NY

Rockland County, New York

21 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

Although county size varies, Rockland County's 21 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Rockland County Compares

Rockland County75/100
New York avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Rockland County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
38
Water Systems

Rockland County scores 14 points above the New York state average (61/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

B
County Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 10993 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 10960 (58/100)
$527K
Median Home Value
$2,635
Avg Remediation (50% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Rockland County, New York

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.8 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 11.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,957, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.499% avg pipe failure probability, 85% of ZIPs at high risk

80.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Rockland County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
14 (14 health)
2023
31 (31 health)
2024
52 (52 health)
2025
75 (75 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 75 violations. Past 5 years: 173 total (173 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1966
Median Build Year
80.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
50%
Pipe Failure Probability
85%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,957

Sea Level Rise $2,590/yr
Flood $1,486/yr
Energy Code Gap $527/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

84,882 housing units in Rockland County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 42%
1980–1999 17%
2000+ 14%

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 Rockland County

$527K
Median Home Value
$2,635
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Rockland 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 Rockland County residents

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Rockland County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK 270,000 86
2 Nyack Village Water Supply 14,700 30
3 Bear Mountain Water Supply 3,564 18
4 Mountainview Mobile Home Park 225 16
5 Valley View Park 215 16

38 total water systems serve Rockland County.

All ZIP Codes in Rockland County

21 ZIP codes tracked in Rockland County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 10993 West Haverstraw 95 A 0 $324K
2 10927 Haverstraw 92 A 1 $362K
3 10931 Hillburn 85 A 4 (2 health) $468K
4 10962 Orangeburg 85 A 0 $653K
5 10989 Valley Cottage 85 A 1 $513K
6 10974 Sloatsburg 81 B 8 (1 health) $430K
7 10913 Blauvelt 80 B 8 $622K
8 10977 Spring Valley 80 B 1 $602K
9 10901 Suffern 79 B 3 (1 health) $491K
10 10911 Bear Mountain 79 B 2 (1 health)
11 10952 Monsey 77 B 6 $786K
12 10956 New City 76 B 11 (1 health) $629K
13 10970 Pomona 75 B 0 $363K
14 10982 Tallman 73 B 0
15 12820 Cleverdale 73 B 0
16 12844 Kattskill Bay 66 C 0 $1038K
17 10984 Thiells 65 C 0 $542K
18 10923 Garnerville 60 C 0 $459K
19 10980 Stony Point 60 C 16 (11 health) $475K
20 10994 West Nyack 59 C 14 (9 health) $619K
21 10960 Nyack 58 C 15 (10 health) $663K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Rockland County

Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Rockland County in New York covers 21 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).

13 of 21 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 36 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Rockland County?
Rockland County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 21 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Rockland County?
Rockland County is served by 38 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 21 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Rockland County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Rockland County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,957 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Rockland County?
The median home build year in Rockland County is 1966. 80.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Rockland County compare to New York?
Rockland County has an average water safety score of 75/100, which is above the New York state average of 61/100.

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