Health Violations Found NY 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Portville Village

EPA ID: NY0400347 · 1,040 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Five-year compliance data for Portville Village includes 2 violations the EPA has not yet marked resolved — those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 1,040 residents across the area it supplies.

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

D · 48
Avg Safety Score
1,040
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0024 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
5
Contaminants Flagged
$101K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$53,334
Median Household Income
20,886
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Portville Village serves a community with a median household income of $53,334 and an estimated 20,886 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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

Portville Village'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
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
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.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Portville Village compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2806 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.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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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Hunter Village
1,030 people
F 18 violations
0 violations
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1,051 people
C 2 violations
Whitney Point Village
1,054 people
C 6 violations
0 violations

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 $600
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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 $1,950 (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

PORTVILLE VILLAGE (EPA ID: NY0400347) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,040 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (48/100)

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

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 2 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2806 Monitoring Resolved
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 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Contaminant 2806 Other Violation 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment 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
14770 0.0024 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 2 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Portville Village (NY0400347) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portville Village water safe to drink?

Portville Village has recorded 1 health-based violation 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 Portville Village serve?

Portville Village serves approximately 1,040 people across 4 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Portville Village 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:

25
Confirmed Lead
16
Galvanized — Replacement Required
33
Unknown Material
375
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,040
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 Portville Village safe to drink?
Portville Village has a D safety grade based on 10 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Portville Village's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 2 DBP Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Contaminant 2806. 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 Portville Village serve?
Portville Village serves approximately 1,040 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Portville Village's water source?
Portville Village draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Portville Village's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0024 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Portville Village's service area?
The Portville Village service area has a median household income of $53,334. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Portville Village get its water?
Portville Village'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

Contact your utility

Portville Village (EPA ID: NY0400347) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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