Water System Report NY

Evans Water District

EPA ID: NY1400447 ยท 160 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Evans Water District (NY1400447): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Evans Water District has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 160 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
160
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0005 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$168K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Evans Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$69,272
Median Household Income
15,426
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
87%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Evans Water District serves a community with a median household income of $69,272 and an estimated 15,426 residents across its service area. Approximately 87% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Evans Water District'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

67 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 99% 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 $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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

Evans Water District (EPA ID: NY1400447) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 160 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 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
0.0005 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Evans Water District (NY1400447) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evans Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Evans Water District 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 Evans Water District serve?

Evans Water District serves approximately 160 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Evans Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Evans Water District safe to drink?
Evans Water District 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?
Evans Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Evans Water District serve?
Evans Water District serves approximately 160 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Evans Water District's water source?
Evans Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Evans Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0005 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Evans Water District's service area?
The Evans Water District service area has a median household income of $69,272. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Evans Water District get its water?
Evans Water District'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Evans Water District Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny1400447/
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3

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