Water System Report NY

Chelsea Ridge Apartments

EPA ID: NY1303216 · 2,303 people served · 50 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Chelsea Ridge Apartments has stayed completely violation-free for its 2,303 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

2,303
People Served
50
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 49 (2022) to 150 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$69,505
Median Household Income
155,313
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
31th
Poverty Percentile
32th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Chelsea Ridge Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $69,505 and an estimated 155,313 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Chelsea Ridge Apartments'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
78th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Albany County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 78th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New York

B 6 violations
Weedsport Village
2,300 people
C 4 violations
Boonville Village
2,300 people
B 2 violations
B 2 violations
Norfolk Water District
2,300 people
C 30 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,086
Flood Insurance $240
PFAS Treatment $12
Total Estimated Cost $2,538

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,538 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Chelsea Ridge Apartments (EPA ID: NY1303216) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 2,303 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 50 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

This system serves 50 ZIP codes:

12201 · 12202 · 12203 · 12204 · 12205 12206 · 12207 · 12208 · 12209 · 12210 12211 · 12212 · 12214 · 12220 · 12222 12223 · 12224 · 12225 · 12226 · 12227 12228 · 12229 · 12230 · 12231 · 12232 12233 · 12234 · 12235 · 12236 · 12237 12238 · 12239 · 12240 · 12241 · 12242 12243 · 12244 · 12245 · 12246 · 12247 12248 · 12249 · 12250 · 12252 · 12255 12256 · 12257 · 12260 · 12261 · 12288

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Chelsea Ridge Apartments (NY1303216) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chelsea Ridge Apartments water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Chelsea Ridge Apartments has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Chelsea Ridge Apartments serve?

Chelsea Ridge Apartments serves approximately 2,303 people across 50 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Chelsea Ridge Apartments 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
38
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,303
Reported to New York

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Chelsea Ridge Apartments meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Chelsea Ridge Apartments serve?
Chelsea Ridge Apartments serves approximately 2,303 people with drinking water across 50 ZIP codes.
What is Chelsea Ridge Apartments's water source?
Chelsea Ridge Apartments draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Chelsea Ridge Apartments's service area?
The Chelsea Ridge Apartments service area has a median household income of $69,505. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Chelsea Ridge Apartments get its water?
Chelsea Ridge Apartments'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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