Ecwa Lancaster
EPA ID: NY1400421 · 29,018 people served · 6 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ecwa Lancaster (NY1400421): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Ecwa Lancaster has supplied tap water to 29,018 residents with no violations of any type on record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ecwa Lancaster Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Ecwa Lancaster serves a community with a median household income of $91,980 and an estimated 136,897 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?
Ecwa Lancaster'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Ecwa Lancaster (EPA ID: NY1400421) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 29,018 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 6 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
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00985 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Ecwa Lancaster (NY1400421) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ecwa Lancaster water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ecwa Lancaster 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 Ecwa Lancaster serve?
Ecwa Lancaster serves approximately 29,018 people across 6 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Ecwa Lancaster get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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