Margaretville Village
EPA ID: NY1200268 · 600 people served · 3 ZIP codes
6 open EPA findings remain on record at Margaretville Village — the utility supplies approximately 600 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Margaretville Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Margaretville Village serves a community with a median household income of $74,271 and an estimated 2,003 residents across its service area. Approximately 85% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Margaretville Village'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
Detected Contaminants
How Margaretville Village compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2428 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2049 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Barium at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.
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
MARGARETVILLE VILLAGE (EPA ID: NY1200268) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 600 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (51/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Barium | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 10 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2428 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2049 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12455 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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 Margaretville Village (NY1200268) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Margaretville Village water safe to drink?
Margaretville Village has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Margaretville Village serve?
Margaretville Village serves approximately 600 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Margaretville Village 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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Margaretville Village (EPA ID: NY1200268) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.