Water System Report NY

Alden Village

EPA ID: NY1400398 · 2,666 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Alden Village (NY1400398): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Alden Village carries zero EPA violations in five years - a spotless record for a utility serving 2,666 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
2,666
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0033 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$236K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Alden Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$88,011
Median Household Income
11,312
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Alden Village serves a community with a median household income of $88,011 and an estimated 11,312 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% 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

Alden Village'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 94% 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
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

Alden Village (EPA ID: NY1400398) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 2,666 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 14004 in Alden.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0033 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Alden Village (NY1400398) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alden Village water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Alden Village in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Alden Village serve?

Alden Village serves approximately 2,666 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Alden Village get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Alden Village safe to drink?
Alden Village has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Alden Village meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Alden Village serve?
Alden Village serves approximately 2,666 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Alden Village's water source?
Alden Village draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Alden Village's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0033 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Alden Village's service area?
The Alden Village service area has a median household income of $88,011. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Alden Village get its water?
Alden Village'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Alden Village Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny1400398/
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