Owasco Water District
EPA ID: NY0501721 · 3,000 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Owasco Water District (NY0501721): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Federal monitoring records show zero violations at Owasco Water District for the reporting cycles they cover, at a utility serving approximately 3,000 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Owasco Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Owasco Water District have a median household income of $73,848 and about 39,800 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Owasco Water District'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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System Overview
Owasco Water District (EPA ID: NY0501721) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 3,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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 available EPA compliance records for Owasco Water District (NY0501721) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Owasco Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Owasco 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 Owasco Water District serve?
Owasco Water District serves approximately 3,000 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Owasco Water District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Owasco Water District Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny0501721/
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