Water System Report NY

Norwich Town Water District #2

EPA ID: NY0817240 · 200 people served · 1 ZIP code

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Norwich Town Water District #2 reported no EPA violations for its service population of 200.

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

200
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$127K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Norwich Town Water District #2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,757
Median Household Income
12,855
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Norwich Town Water District #2 serves a community with a median household income of $59,757 and an estimated 12,855 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: 50% 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

Norwich Town 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Chenango 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

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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 $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Norwich Town Water District #2 (EPA ID: NY0817240) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 200 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 13815 in Norwich.

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 Norwich Town Water District #2 (NY0817240) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norwich Town Water District #2 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Norwich Town Water District #2 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Norwich Town Water District #2 serve?

Norwich Town Water District #2 serves approximately 200 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Norwich Town 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
38
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 2003-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 200
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?
Norwich Town Water District #2 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Norwich Town Water District #2 serve?
Norwich Town Water District #2 serves approximately 200 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Norwich Town Water District #2's water source?
Norwich Town Water District #2 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Norwich Town Water District #2's service area?
The Norwich Town Water District #2 service area has a median household income of $59,757. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Norwich Town Water District #2 get its water?
Norwich Town 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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