Water System Report NY

Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale

EPA ID: NY0630146 · 400 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 400 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

400
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$179K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,629
Median Household Income
12,722
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale serves a community with a median household income of $55,629 and an estimated 12,722 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% 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?

Groundwater

Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low 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

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale (EPA ID: NY0630146) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 400 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 14063 in Fredonia.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale (NY0630146) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale serve?

Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale serves approximately 400 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
1
Unknown Material
188
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 400
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?
Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale serve?
Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale serves approximately 400 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale's water source?
Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale's service area?
The Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale service area has a median household income of $55,629. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale get its water?
Pomfret Water District #8 - Lily Dale's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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