Canaseraga Village Public Water
EPA ID: NY0200316 · 900 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Canaseraga Village Public Water, 11 violations are listed as unresolved — those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 900 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Canaseraga Village Public Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Canaseraga Village Public Water serves a community with a median household income of $61,634 and an estimated 1,189 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 54% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Canaseraga Village Public Water'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 2% of homes in Allegany County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Canaseraga Village Public Water compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 2428 at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2049 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Canaseraga Village Public Water (EPA ID: NY0200316) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 900 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (52/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2023 | Unknown | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Unknown | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Unknown | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2023 | Unknown | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Unknown | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Unknown | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2428 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2428 | Other Violation | 6 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2049 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14822 | 0.000488 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Canaseraga Village Public Water (NY0200316) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canaseraga Village Public Water water safe to drink?
Canaseraga Village Public Water has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Canaseraga Village Public Water serve?
Canaseraga Village Public Water serves approximately 900 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Canaseraga Village Public Water 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:
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.
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