Saranac Water District
EPA ID: NY0900225 · 90 people served · 1 ZIP code
From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Saranac Water District has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 90 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Saranac Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Saranac Water District serves a community with a median household income of $73,258 and an estimated 2,233 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Saranac 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 1% of homes in Clinton County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
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
Saranac Water District (EPA ID: NY0900225) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 90 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 12981 in Saranac.
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
- 12981 — Saranac
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Saranac Water District (NY0900225) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saranac Water District water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Saranac Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Saranac Water District serve?
Saranac Water District serves approximately 90 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Saranac 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.