Water System Report NY

Sennett Consolidated Water Districts

EPA ID: NY0511741 · 1,467 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Sennett Consolidated Water Districts 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 1,467 people.

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

1,467
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Demographics

$58,946
Median Household Income
38,688
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
85%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sennett Consolidated Water Districts 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?

Surface Water

Sennett Consolidated Water Districts'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 81% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Flood Insurance $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Sennett Consolidated Water Districts (EPA ID: NY0511741) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,467 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sennett Consolidated Water Districts (NY0511741) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sennett Consolidated Water Districts water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sennett Consolidated Water Districts has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sennett Consolidated Water Districts serve?

Sennett Consolidated Water Districts serves approximately 1,467 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Sennett Consolidated Water Districts 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
800
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,467
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?
Sennett Consolidated Water Districts meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sennett Consolidated Water Districts serve?
Sennett Consolidated Water Districts serves approximately 1,467 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Sennett Consolidated Water Districts's water source?
Sennett Consolidated Water Districts draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sennett Consolidated Water Districts's service area?
The Sennett Consolidated Water Districts service area has a median household income of $58,946. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sennett Consolidated Water Districts get its water?
Sennett Consolidated Water Districts'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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