Water System Report NY

Farnham Village

EPA ID: NY1400448 · 404 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Farnham Village kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 404 people served.

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

404
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$158K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,573
Median Household Income
5,962
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Farnham Village serves a community with a median household income of $71,573 and an estimated 5,962 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% 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

Farnham 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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
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

89 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 98% 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 $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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

Farnham Village (EPA ID: NY1400448) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 404 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Farnham Village (NY1400448) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farnham Village water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Farnham Village serve?

Farnham Village serves approximately 404 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Farnham 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:

2
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
30
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 404
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?
Farnham Village meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Farnham Village serve?
Farnham Village serves approximately 404 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Farnham Village's water source?
Farnham Village draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Farnham Village's service area?
The Farnham Village service area has a median household income of $71,573. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Farnham Village get its water?
Farnham 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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