Water System Report NY

Akron Village

EPA ID: NY1400397 · 3,100 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Akron Village kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 3,100 people served.

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

3,100
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$221K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$91,806
Median Household Income
25,226
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
47th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Akron Village serves a community with a median household income of $91,806 and an estimated 25,226 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Akron Village's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
27th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
47th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Erie 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

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 75% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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3,100 people
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Silver Creek Village
3,100 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Akron Village (EPA ID: NY1400397) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 3,100 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Akron Village (NY1400397) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akron Village water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Akron Village serve?

Akron Village serves approximately 3,100 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Akron Village get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
46
Galvanized — Replacement Required
406
Unknown Material
499
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,100
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?
Akron Village meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Akron Village serve?
Akron Village serves approximately 3,100 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Akron Village's water source?
Akron Village draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Akron Village's service area?
The Akron Village service area has a median household income of $91,806. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Akron Village get its water?
Akron Village's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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