Schuyler County, New York
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Covering 14 ZIP codes, Schuyler County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.
How Schuyler County Compares
How Schuyler County Compares
Schuyler County scores 1 points above the New York state average (61/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Schuyler 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: 13.9 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,275, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.478% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
69.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2022)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Schuyler County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 health-based).
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: $1,275
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,793 housing units in Schuyler 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 Schuyler County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Schuyler 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 Schuyler 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 Schuyler County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montour Falls Village | 1,635 | 14 |
| 2 | Odessa Village | 810 | 14 |
| 3 | Watkins Glen Village | 2,149 | 8 |
| 4 | Cassadaga Village | 822 | 6 |
| 5 | Mayville Village | 2,000 | 6 |
16 total water systems serve Schuyler County.
All ZIP Codes in Schuyler County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Schuyler County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14841 | Hector | 70 | B | 0 | $297K |
| 2 | 14812 | Beaver Dams | 69 | C | 2 | $120K |
| 3 | 14818 | Burdett | 68 | C | 2 | $197K |
| 4 | 14718 | Cassadaga | 67 | C | 6 | $99K |
| 5 | 14891 | Watkins Glen | 67 | C | 3 (3 health) | $146K |
| 6 | 14815 | Bradford | 66 | C | 0 | $150K |
| 7 | 14876 | Reading Center | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 14805 | Alpine | 64 | C | 2 | $131K |
| 9 | 14869 | Odessa | 64 | C | 5 | $152K |
| 10 | 14865 | Montour Falls | 56 | C | 3 | $135K |
| 11 | 14864 | Millport | 55 | C | 4 | $125K |
| 12 | 14824 | Cayuta | 53 | D | 0 | $145K |
| 13 | 14857 | Lakemont | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 14 | 14878 | Rock Stream | 53 | D | 0 | $171K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Schuyler County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69.8% 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 Schuyler County, New York
Overview
Schuyler County in New York covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
8 of 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.