Water System Report NY

Cayuga County Water & Sewer

EPA ID: NY0530012 · 958 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Cayuga County Water & Sewer carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 958 residents.

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

958
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cayuga County Water & Sewer Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,541
Median Household Income
42,880
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cayuga County Water & Sewer serves a community with a median household income of $59,541 and an estimated 42,880 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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

Cayuga County Water & Sewer'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

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 85% 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 Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $525
Total Estimated Cost $2,325

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

Cayuga County Water & Sewer (EPA ID: NY0530012) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 958 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cayuga County Water & Sewer (NY0530012) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayuga County Water & Sewer water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cayuga County Water & Sewer has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cayuga County Water & Sewer serve?

Cayuga County Water & Sewer serves approximately 958 people across 4 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Cayuga County Water & Sewer 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
434
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 958
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?
Cayuga County Water & Sewer meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cayuga County Water & Sewer serve?
Cayuga County Water & Sewer serves approximately 958 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Cayuga County Water & Sewer's water source?
Cayuga County Water & Sewer draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cayuga County Water & Sewer's service area?
The Cayuga County Water & Sewer service area has a median household income of $59,541. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cayuga County Water & Sewer get its water?
Cayuga County Water & Sewer'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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