Water System Report NY

Little Valley Town Water District

EPA ID: NY0430023 · 150 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Little Valley 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 150 people.

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

150
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$116K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$61,346
Median Household Income
2,834
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Little Valley Town Water District serves a community with a median household income of $61,346 and an estimated 2,834 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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?

Groundwater

Little Valley 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
70th
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.

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

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 95% 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

Little Valley Town Water District (EPA ID: NY0430023) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 150 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 14755 in Little Valley.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

  • 14755 — Little Valley

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Little Valley Town Water District (NY0430023) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Little Valley Town Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Little Valley Town Water District serve?

Little Valley Town Water District serves approximately 150 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Little Valley 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
47
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2018-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 150
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

Should I use a water filter?
Little Valley 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 Little Valley Town Water District serve?
Little Valley Town Water District serves approximately 150 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Little Valley Town Water District's water source?
Little Valley Town Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Little Valley Town Water District's service area?
The Little Valley Town Water District service area has a median household income of $61,346. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Little Valley Town Water District get its water?
Little Valley 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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