North Chautauqua County Water District
EPA ID: NY0630144 · 3,100 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — North Chautauqua County Water District has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 3,100 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The North Chautauqua County Water District serves a community with a median household income of $63,542 and an estimated 5,637 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?
North Chautauqua County Water 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.
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
NORTH CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT (EPA ID: NY0630144) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 3,100 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (40/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 North Chautauqua County Water District (NY0630144) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Chautauqua County Water District water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, North Chautauqua County Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does North Chautauqua County Water District serve?
North Chautauqua County Water District serves approximately 3,100 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does North Chautauqua County Water District 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:
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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North Chautauqua County Water District (EPA ID: NY0630144) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.