Health Violations Found NY 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Cuba Village Public Water

EPA ID: NY0200317 · 1,800 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Compliance tracking for Cuba Village Public Water shows 4 pending violations logged in the EPA system — the supplier delivers water to approximately 1,800 residents while those findings remain open.

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

D · 51
Avg Safety Score
1,800
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0073 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
7
Contaminants Flagged
$87K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2022) to 3 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cuba Village Public Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$59,219
Median Household Income
7,533
Service Area Population
54%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cuba Village Public Water serves a community with a median household income of $59,219 and an estimated 7,533 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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?

Groundwater

Cuba Village Public Water's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cuba Village Public Water compares to EPA limits

Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) 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.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 1019 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2077 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Atrazine was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
Philadelphia Village
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $800
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Cuba Village Public Water (EPA ID: NY0200317) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,800 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (51/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 4 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2829 Monitoring Unresolved
February 28, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2806 Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 Yes
Contaminant 1019 Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2077 Other Violation 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Contaminant 2806 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2829 Other Violation 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
14727 0.0073 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

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cuba Village Public Water (NY0200317) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cuba Village Public Water water safe to drink?

Cuba Village Public Water has recorded 2 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Cuba Village Public Water serve?

Cuba Village Public Water serves approximately 1,800 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Cuba Village Public Water get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
28
Galvanized — Replacement Required
667
Unknown Material
159
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,800
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

Is water from Cuba Village Public Water safe to drink?
Cuba Village Public Water has a D safety grade based on 10 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Cuba Village Public Water's water?
Detected contaminants include Atrazine, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Contaminant 1019. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Cuba Village Public Water serve?
Cuba Village Public Water serves approximately 1,800 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Cuba Village Public Water's water source?
Cuba Village Public Water draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cuba Village Public Water's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0073 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Cuba Village Public Water's service area?
The Cuba Village Public Water service area has a median household income of $59,219. EPA EJScreen data classifies 54% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cuba Village Public Water get its water?
Cuba Village Public Water's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Cuba Village Public Water (EPA ID: NY0200317) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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