Water System Report NY

Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation

EPA ID: NY1330108 · 600 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 600 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

600
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$403K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 3 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$116,601
Median Household Income
62,593
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $116,601 and an estimated 62,593 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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

Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation'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
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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% 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. 2 detections recorded.

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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $2,950

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 $2,950 (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

Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation (EPA ID: NY1330108) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 600 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

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.

  • 12533 — Hopewell Junction
  • 12590 — Wappingers Falls

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation (NY1330108) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation serve?

Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation serves approximately 600 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation 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
4
Unknown Material
187
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 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 600
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?
Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation serve?
Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation serves approximately 600 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation's water source?
Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation's service area?
The Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation service area has a median household income of $116,601. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation get its water?
Covered Bridge Water Works Corporation'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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