Historical Compliance Records NY

Bolivar-richburg Water System

EPA ID: NY0200329 ยท 1,640 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bolivar-richburg Water System (NY0200329): 14 violations on record since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Bolivar-richburg Water System, 14 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 1,640 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,640
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
14
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
14
Contaminants Flagged
$71K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bolivar-richburg Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$51,641
Median Household Income
5,501
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
54%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Bolivar-richburg Water System have a median household income of $51,641 and about 5,501 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 54% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Bolivar-richburg Water System'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Bolivar-richburg Water System (EPA ID: NY0200329) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,640 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 14 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 14 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2022 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 CYANIDE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Antimony, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Beryllium, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Thallium, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 CYANIDE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Arsenic Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Arsenic Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Barium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Cadmium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
CYANIDE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chromium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Antimony, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chromium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
CYANIDE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Antimony, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Beryllium, Total Other Violation 1 No
Thallium, Total Other Violation 1 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0012 mg/L No 2025-12-31

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NY or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Bolivar-richburg Water System (NY0200329) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bolivar-richburg Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bolivar-richburg Water System; its 14 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Bolivar-richburg Water System serve?

Bolivar-richburg Water System serves approximately 1,640 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Bolivar-richburg Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 14 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Bolivar-richburg Water System serve? ▼
Bolivar-richburg Water System serves approximately 1,640 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Bolivar-richburg Water System's water source? ▼
Bolivar-richburg Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bolivar-richburg Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0012 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Bolivar-richburg Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Bolivar-richburg Water System have a median household income of $51,641 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 54% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bolivar-richburg Water System get its water? ▼
Bolivar-richburg Water System'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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bolivar-richburg Water System (NY): 14 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny0200329/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Bolivar-richburg Water System (EPA ID: NY0200329) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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