Water System Report NY

Ramapo for Children

EPA ID: NY1330310 · 480 people served · 1 ZIP code

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Ramapo for Children has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 480 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

480
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$459K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ramapo for Children Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$96,377
Median Household Income
9,168
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ramapo for Children serves a community with a median household income of $96,377 and an estimated 9,168 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% 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

Ramapo for Children'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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Ramapo for Children (EPA ID: NY1330310) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 480 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 12572 in Rhinebeck.

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 Ramapo for Children (NY1330310) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ramapo for Children water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Ramapo for Children serve?

Ramapo for Children serves approximately 480 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Ramapo for Children 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
7
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: 480
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?
Ramapo for Children meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ramapo for Children serve?
Ramapo for Children serves approximately 480 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ramapo for Children's water source?
Ramapo for Children draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ramapo for Children's service area?
The Ramapo for Children service area has a median household income of $96,377. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ramapo for Children get its water?
Ramapo for Children'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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