Water System Report NY

Colonie Village

EPA ID: NY0100194 · 8,030 people served · 50 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Colonie Village has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 8,030 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

8,030
People Served
50
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 49 (2022) to 150 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Colonie Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,505
Median Household Income
155,313
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
31th
Poverty Percentile
32th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Colonie Village serves a community with a median household income of $69,505 and an estimated 155,313 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Colonie Village's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
78th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Albany County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 78th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,086
Flood Insurance $240
PFAS Treatment $12
Total Estimated Cost $2,538

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,538 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Colonie Village (EPA ID: NY0100194) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 8,030 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 50 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 49 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

This system serves 50 ZIP codes:

12201 · 12202 · 12203 · 12204 · 12205 12206 · 12207 · 12208 · 12209 · 12210 12211 · 12212 · 12214 · 12220 · 12222 12223 · 12224 · 12225 · 12226 · 12227 12228 · 12229 · 12230 · 12231 · 12232 12233 · 12234 · 12235 · 12236 · 12237 12238 · 12239 · 12240 · 12241 · 12242 12243 · 12244 · 12245 · 12246 · 12247 12248 · 12249 · 12250 · 12252 · 12255 12256 · 12257 · 12260 · 12261 · 12288

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Colonie Village (NY0100194) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colonie Village water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Colonie Village has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Colonie Village serve?

Colonie Village serves approximately 8,030 people across 50 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Colonie Village get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
1
Latest sample
4/10/2023
Highest analyte
PFOA: 8.3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 8.3 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,800
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 8,030
Reported to New York

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Colonie Village meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Colonie Village serve?
Colonie Village serves approximately 8,030 people with drinking water across 50 ZIP codes.
What is Colonie Village's water source?
Colonie Village draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Colonie Village's service area?
The Colonie Village service area has a median household income of $69,505. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Colonie Village get its water?
Colonie Village's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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