Taconic Shores
EPA ID: NY1000237 ยท 950 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Taconic Shores (NY1000237): 29 violations on record since 2021. Taconic Shores has 29 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 950 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Taconic Shores Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Taconic Shores have a median household income of $103,099 and about 4,093 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Taconic Shores's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Taconic Shores (EPA ID: NY1000237) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 950 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 29 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Endrin | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | BHC-GAMMA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Methoxychlor | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Toxaphene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Dalapon | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | OXAMYL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Simazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Picloram | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Dinoseb | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Aldicarb sulfoxide | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Aldicarb sulfone | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Carbofuran | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Aldicarb | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | LASSO | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Heptachlor | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endrin | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| BHC-GAMMA | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Methoxychlor | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Toxaphene | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Dalapon | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| OXAMYL | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Simazine | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Picloram | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Dinoseb | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Aldicarb sulfoxide | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Aldicarb sulfone | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Carbofuran | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
Radon Risk in Service Area
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NY or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Taconic Shores (NY1000237) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taconic Shores water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Taconic Shores; its 29 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Taconic Shores serve?
Taconic Shores serves approximately 950 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Taconic Shores get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Taconic Shores (NY): 29 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny1000237/
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