Water System Report NY

Cedar Valley Waterworks

EPA ID: NY1322057 · 300 people served · 1 ZIP code

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Cedar Valley Waterworks has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 300 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$526K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cedar Valley Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$115,809
Median Household Income
9,773
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cedar Valley Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $115,809 and an estimated 9,773 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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

Cedar Valley Waterworks'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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 $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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.

System Overview

Cedar Valley Waterworks (EPA ID: NY1322057) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 10523 in Elmsford.

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 Cedar Valley Waterworks (NY1322057) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar Valley Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Cedar Valley Waterworks serve?

Cedar Valley Waterworks serves approximately 300 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Cedar Valley Waterworks 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
151
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 300
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?
Cedar Valley Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cedar Valley Waterworks serve?
Cedar Valley Waterworks serves approximately 300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cedar Valley Waterworks's water source?
Cedar Valley Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cedar Valley Waterworks's service area?
The Cedar Valley Waterworks service area has a median household income of $115,809. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cedar Valley Waterworks get its water?
Cedar Valley Waterworks'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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