Chautauqua Utility District
EPA ID: NY0600381 · 9,000 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Chautauqua Utility District (NY0600381): 29 EPA violations in the last five years. Chautauqua Utility District's record shows 29 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 9,000 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Chautauqua Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Chautauqua Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $64,338 and an estimated 5,263 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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?
Chautauqua Utility 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Chautauqua Utility District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 2005 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Chautauqua Utility District (EPA ID: NY0600381) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 9,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 29 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2020 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2031 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2036 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2037 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2040 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2041 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2042 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2043 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2044 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2046 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2047 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2051 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2065 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2067 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2105 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2031 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2036 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2040 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2041 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2043 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2044 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2046 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0076 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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 Chautauqua Utility District (NY0600381) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chautauqua Utility District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Chautauqua Utility District; its 29 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Chautauqua Utility District serve?
Chautauqua Utility District serves approximately 9,000 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Chautauqua Utility District 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.
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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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Chautauqua Utility District (NY): 29 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny0600381/
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