Fleming Water District #1
EPA ID: NY0501718 · 1,800 people served · 3 ZIP codes
In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Fleming Water District #1 posted zero EPA violations serving 1,800 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Fleming Water District #1 serves a community with a median household income of $58,946 and an estimated 38,688 residents across its service area. Approximately 85% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fleming Water District #1's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 2% of homes in Cayuga 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.
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
Fleming Water District #1 (EPA ID: NY0501718) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,800 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fleming Water District #1 (NY0501718) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fleming Water District #1 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Fleming Water District #1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Fleming Water District #1 serve?
Fleming Water District #1 serves approximately 1,800 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Fleming Water District #1 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.