Water System Report NY

Randolph Town Water District

EPA ID: NY0400348 · 1,738 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Randolph Town Water District sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 1,738 people.

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

C · 55
Avg Safety Score
1,738
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00345 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$107K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Randolph Town Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$66,340
Median Household Income
12,780
Service Area Population
54%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
77th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Randolph Town Water District serves a community with a median household income of $66,340 and an estimated 12,780 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% 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

Randolph Town Water District'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Cattaraugus 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

68 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 99% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
Philmont Village
1,750 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $800
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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

RANDOLPH TOWN WATER DISTRICT (EPA ID: NY0400348) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,738 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (55/100)

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
14726 0.00345 mg/L No N/A
14772 0.0022 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: 5 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 Randolph Town Water District (NY0400348) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Randolph Town Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Randolph Town Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Randolph Town Water District serve?

Randolph Town Water District serves approximately 1,738 people across 6 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Randolph Town Water District 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
146
Galvanized — Replacement Required
137
Unknown Material
404
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,738
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 Randolph Town Water District safe to drink?
Randolph Town Water District has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Randolph Town Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Randolph Town Water District serve?
Randolph Town Water District serves approximately 1,738 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Randolph Town Water District's water source?
Randolph Town Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Randolph Town Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00345 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Randolph Town Water District's service area?
The Randolph Town Water District service area has a median household income of $66,340. EPA EJScreen data classifies 54% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Randolph Town Water District get its water?
Randolph Town Water District'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.

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3

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