New Salem Water District
EPA ID: NY0140001 · 350 people served · 1 ZIP code
With a five-year violation-free history, New Salem Water District delivers safe water to 350 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 78% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 6 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for New Salem Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The New Salem Water District serves a community with a median household income of $109,073 and an estimated 8,794 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
New Salem Water District'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.
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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
New Salem Water District (EPA ID: NY0140001) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 350 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 12159 in Slingerlands.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 12159 — Slingerlands
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for New Salem Water District (NY0140001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Salem Water District water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, New Salem Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does New Salem Water District serve?
New Salem Water District serves approximately 350 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does New Salem Water District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.