Water System Report NY

Ecwa Hamburg (v)

EPA ID: NY1400515 · 9,744 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA data: Ecwa Hamburg (v) — zero violations, five years, 9,744 served.

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

D · 48
Avg Safety Score
9,744
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00985 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$246K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ecwa Hamburg (v) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$82,083
Median Household Income
44,588
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ecwa Hamburg (v) serves a community with a median household income of $82,083 and an estimated 44,588 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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

Ecwa Hamburg (v)'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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% 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

Ecwa Hamburg (v) (EPA ID: NY1400515) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 9,744 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 14075 in Hamburg.

Average Home Safety Score: D (48/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
14075 0.00985 mg/L No N/A

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 Ecwa Hamburg (v) (NY1400515) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ecwa Hamburg (v) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ecwa Hamburg (v) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ecwa Hamburg (v) serve?

Ecwa Hamburg (v) serves approximately 9,744 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Ecwa Hamburg (v) 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:

52
Confirmed Lead
121
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1,392
Unknown Material
1,639
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 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 9,744
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

Is water from Ecwa Hamburg (v) safe to drink?
Ecwa Hamburg (v) has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Ecwa Hamburg (v) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ecwa Hamburg (v) serve?
Ecwa Hamburg (v) serves approximately 9,744 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ecwa Hamburg (v)'s water source?
Ecwa Hamburg (v) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ecwa Hamburg (v)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00985 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ecwa Hamburg (v)'s service area?
The Ecwa Hamburg (v) service area has a median household income of $82,083. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ecwa Hamburg (v) get its water?
Ecwa Hamburg (v)'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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1

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3

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