Monitoring Violations NY

Fredonia Village

EPA ID: NY0600364 · 9,455 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Not yet resolved: 1 EPA violation at Fredonia Village, affecting about 9,455 residents.

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

D · 43
Avg Safety Score
9,455
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
29
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0061 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
7
Contaminants Flagged
$138K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fredonia Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$54,300
Median Household Income
27,671
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fredonia Village serves a community with a median household income of $54,300 and an estimated 27,671 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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?

Surface Water

Fredonia Village'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Chautauqua County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

78 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Fredonia Village compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Chlorite 8 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorite at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 1045 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New York

C 11 violations
Seneca Falls
9,400 people
C 2 violations
B 5 violations
Newfane Town Wds
9,304 people
C 0 violations
0 violations

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 $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,550 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Fredonia Village (EPA ID: NY0600364) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 9,455 people from surface water sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: D (43/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

29 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 1, 2025 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2428 Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2023 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2023 Chlorite Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 8 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 6 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2428 Other Violation 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
14063 0.0061 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 the full compliance record for Fredonia Village (NY0600364) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredonia Village water safe to drink?

Fredonia Village has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Fredonia Village serve?

Fredonia Village serves approximately 9,455 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Fredonia Village get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

832
Confirmed Lead
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
351
Unknown Material
1,817
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 9,455
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

Is water from Fredonia Village safe to drink?
Fredonia Village has a D safety grade based on 29 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Fredonia Village's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Chlorite, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Fredonia Village serve?
Fredonia Village serves approximately 9,455 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Fredonia Village's water source?
Fredonia Village draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Fredonia Village's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0061 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Fredonia Village's service area?
The Fredonia Village service area has a median household income of $54,300. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Fredonia Village get its water?
Fredonia Village'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Fredonia Village (EPA ID: NY0600364) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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