Ellicottville Town Water District
EPA ID: NY0412217 · 1,420 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ellicottville Town Water District (NY0412217): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for Ellicottville Town Water District: clean, five years, 1,420 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ellicottville Town Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ellicottville Town Water District serves a community with a median household income of $64,091 and an estimated 1,198 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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?
Ellicottville 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New York
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Ellicottville Town Water District (EPA ID: NY0412217) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,420 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 14731 in Ellicottville.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 14731 - Ellicottville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ellicottville Town Water District (NY0412217) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ellicottville Town Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ellicottville Town Water District in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Ellicottville Town Water District serve?
Ellicottville Town Water District serves approximately 1,420 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Ellicottville Town Water District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ellicottville Town Water District Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny0412217/
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