Historical Compliance Records NY

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

950
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
29
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
29
Contaminants Flagged
$307K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Taconic Shores Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$103,099
Median Household Income
4,093
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
5%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Hillburn Village
950 people
1 violation
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Theresa Village
950 people
0 violations
2 violations
62 violations

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 29 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 29 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Taconic Shores serve? ▼
Taconic Shores serves approximately 950 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Taconic Shores's water source? ▼
Taconic Shores draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Taconic Shores's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Taconic Shores? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Taconic Shores have a median household income of $103,099 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Taconic Shores get its water? ▼
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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Taconic Shores (NY): 29 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny1000237/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Taconic Shores (NY): 29 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny1000237/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Taconic Shores (EPA ID: NY1000237) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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