Water System Report NY

Olivet Academy

EPA ID: NY1316151 · 204 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Olivet Academy has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 204 residents.

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

204
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$306K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Olivet Academy Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,716
Median Household Income
2,374
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
85%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Olivet Academy serves a community with a median household income of $78,716 and an estimated 2,374 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?

Groundwater

Olivet Academy'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.

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

About 1% of homes in Dutchess 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

80 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Olivet Academy (EPA ID: NY1316151) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 204 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 12501 in Amenia.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Olivet Academy (NY1316151) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivet Academy water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Olivet Academy serve?

Olivet Academy serves approximately 204 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Olivet Academy 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
15
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 204
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?
Olivet Academy meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Olivet Academy serve?
Olivet Academy serves approximately 204 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Olivet Academy's water source?
Olivet Academy draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Olivet Academy's service area?
The Olivet Academy service area has a median household income of $78,716. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Olivet Academy get its water?
Olivet Academy'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.
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