Chautauqua Water District #2
EPA ID: NY0602924 · 490 people served · 2 ZIP codes
With a five-year violation-free history, Chautauqua Water District #2 delivers safe water to 490 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Chautauqua Water District #2 serves a community with a median household income of $63,542 and an estimated 3,404 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% 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?
Chautauqua Water District #2'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.
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
Comparable Water Systems
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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 Water District #2 (EPA ID: NY0602924) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 490 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 Chautauqua Water District #2 (NY0602924) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chautauqua Water District #2 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Chautauqua Water District #2 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Chautauqua Water District #2 serve?
Chautauqua Water District #2 serves approximately 490 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Chautauqua Water District #2 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:
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.
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.