Water System Report NY

Great Valley Town W.d. #1

EPA ID: NY0412218 ยท 230 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Great Valley Town W.d. #1 (NY0412218): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Great Valley Town W.d. #1 has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 230 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

230
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0026 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$170K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Great Valley Town W.d. #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,029
Median Household Income
6,118
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Great Valley Town W.d. #1 serves a community with a median household income of $76,029 and an estimated 6,118 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: 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Great Valley Town W.d. #1'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
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Great Valley Town W.d. #1 (EPA ID: NY0412218) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 230 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 14706 in Allegany.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0026 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.

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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 the full compliance record for Great Valley Town W.d. #1 (NY0412218) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Great Valley Town W.d. #1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Great Valley Town W.d. #1 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 Great Valley Town W.d. #1 serve?

Great Valley Town W.d. #1 serves approximately 230 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Great Valley Town W.d. #1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Great Valley Town W.d. #1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Great Valley Town W.d. #1 serve?
Great Valley Town W.d. #1 serves approximately 230 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Great Valley Town W.d. #1's water source?
Great Valley Town W.d. #1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Great Valley Town W.d. #1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0026 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Great Valley Town W.d. #1's service area?
The Great Valley Town W.d. #1 service area has a median household income of $76,029. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Great Valley Town W.d. #1 get its water?
Great Valley Town W.d. #1'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Great Valley Town W.d. #1 Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny0412218/
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