Grand Gorge Water District
EPA ID: NY1200263 · 480 people served · 1 ZIP code
Across every monitored period in the past five years, Grand Gorge Water District reported no EPA violations for its service population of 480.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Grand Gorge Water District serves a community with a median household income of $54,462 and an estimated 891 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?
Grand Gorge Water District'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.
About 1% of homes in Delaware 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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Grand Gorge Water District (EPA ID: NY1200263) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 480 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 12474 in Roxbury.
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
- 12474 — Roxbury
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Grand Gorge Water District (NY1200263) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grand Gorge Water District water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Grand Gorge Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Grand Gorge Water District serve?
Grand Gorge Water District serves approximately 480 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Grand Gorge Water District 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:
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.