Health Violations Found NY 16 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment

EPA ID: NY1330320 · 980 people served · 3 ZIP codes

EPA compliance records for Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment show 22 unresolved violations — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 980 people.

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

D · 40
Avg Safety Score
980
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
25
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0052 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
7
Contaminants Flagged
$366K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 5 (2022) to 5 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$104,185
Median Household Income
86,650
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment serves a community with a median household income of $104,185 and an estimated 86,650 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

Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment'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

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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment compares to EPA limits

Chloroform 11 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Chloroform at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2806 at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Contaminant 2428 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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.
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $367
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,067

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $18,295

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$16,815
10 years
$33,630
20 years
$67,260

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,067 (one-time) vs. $33,630 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

Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment (EPA ID: NY1330320) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 980 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (40/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

16 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 22 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Chloroform Health-based Unresolved
May 23, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Chloroform Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Chloroform Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2806 Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Chloroform Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Chloroform Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Chloroform Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2023 Chloroform Health-based Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Chloroform Disinfection Byproducts 11 Yes
Contaminant 2806 Other Violation 5 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Contaminant 2428 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2829 Other Violation 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
12540 0.0052 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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.

  • 12540 — Lagrangeville
  • 12590 — Wappingers Falls
  • 12603 — Poughkeepsie

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment (NY1330320) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment water safe to drink?

Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment has recorded 16 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment serve?

Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment serves approximately 980 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment 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
330
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 980
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

Is water from Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment safe to drink?
Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment has a D safety grade based on 25 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment's water?
Detected contaminants include Chloroform, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Contaminant 2806, 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 5 contaminants 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 Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment serve?
Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment serves approximately 980 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment's water source?
Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0052 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment's service area?
The Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment service area has a median household income of $104,185. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment get its water?
Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Lagrange Town Center Water Improvment (EPA ID: NY1330320) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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