Current Health-Based Noncompliance NY 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Pawling Water District #1

EPA ID: NY1321117 ยท 100 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pawling Water District #1 (NY1321117): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Pawling Water District #1 carries 2 open EPA violations that remain unresolved in the federal system - approximately 100 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

100
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$421K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pawling Water District #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$111,683
Median Household Income
7,910
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pawling Water District #1 serves a community with a median household income of $111,683 and an estimated 7,910 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Pawling Water District #1'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.

Elevated 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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pawling Water District #1 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $4,300

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $4,300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Pawling Water District #1 (EPA ID: NY1321117) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 12564 in Pawling.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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

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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 the full compliance record for Pawling Water District #1 (NY1321117) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pawling Water District #1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Pawling Water District #1. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Pawling Water District #1 serve?

Pawling Water District #1 serves approximately 100 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Pawling Water District #1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Pawling Water District #1's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Pawling Water District #1 serve?
Pawling Water District #1 serves approximately 100 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Pawling Water District #1's water source?
Pawling Water District #1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pawling Water District #1's service area?
The Pawling Water District #1 service area has a median household income of $111,683. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pawling Water District #1 get its water?
Pawling Water District #1'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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