Water System Report NY

Valley Dale Water Company

EPA ID: NY1302813 ยท 500 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Valley Dale Water Company (NY1302813): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Across the monitored periods in available EPA data, Valley Dale Water Company has no violations listed for its service population of 500.

Data: EPA SDWIS

500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.049 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$350K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Valley Dale Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$113,902
Median Household Income
9,766
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
11%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Valley Dale Water Company have a median household income of $113,902 and about 9,766 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Valley Dale Water Company's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Lincoln Hall School
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500 people
C 7 violations
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Wyoming Village
490 people
0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement
Lead Pipe Replacement $3,840
Total Estimated Cost $3,840

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Lead Exposure - Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,780
10 years
$5,560
20 years
$11,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,840 (one-time) vs. $5,560 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

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

System Overview

Valley Dale Water Company (EPA ID: NY1302813) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 500 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 12569 in Pleasant Valley.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.049 mg/L Yes 2024-12-31
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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.

  • 12569 - Pleasant Valley

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Valley Dale Water Company (NY1302813) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valley Dale Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Valley Dale Water Company 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 Valley Dale Water Company serve?

Valley Dale Water Company serves approximately 500 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Valley Dale Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Valley Dale Water Company; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Valley Dale Water Company serve? ▼
Valley Dale Water Company serves approximately 500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Valley Dale Water Company's water source? ▼
Valley Dale Water Company draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Valley Dale Water Company's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.049 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Valley Dale Water Company? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Valley Dale Water Company have a median household income of $113,902 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Valley Dale Water Company get its water? ▼
Valley Dale Water Company's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. 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.). Valley Dale Water Company Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny1302813/
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