Pine Plains Water Improvement Area
EPA ID: NY1302773 · 880 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Pine Plains Water Improvement Area (NY1302773): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA monitoring records reviewed for Pine Plains Water Improvement Area list no violations. That describes the federal file only, not a test of the water at any tap, for a utility that reports serving approximately 880 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pine Plains Water Improvement Area Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Pine Plains Water Improvement Area have a median household income of $95,982 and about 14,594 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pine Plains Water Improvement Area'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New York
System Overview
Pine Plains Water Improvement Area (EPA ID: NY1302773) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 880 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0015 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
3 of 3 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 Pine Plains Water Improvement Area (NY1302773) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pine Plains Water Improvement Area water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Pine Plains Water Improvement Area in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Pine Plains Water Improvement Area serve?
Pine Plains Water Improvement Area serves approximately 880 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Pine Plains Water Improvement Area get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pine Plains Water Improvement Area Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny1302773/
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