Ecwa West Seneca
EPA ID: NY1404543 · 23,181 people served · 44 ZIP codes
Unlike many utilities its size, Ecwa West Seneca carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 23,181 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ecwa West Seneca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ecwa West Seneca serves a community with a median household income of $52,597 and an estimated 586,209 residents across its service area. Approximately 89% 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 West Seneca'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.
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
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 West Seneca (EPA ID: NY1404543) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 23,181 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 44 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 41 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
This system serves 44 ZIP codes:
14201 · 14202 · 14203 · 14204 · 14205 14206 · 14207 · 14208 · 14209 · 14210 14211 · 14212 · 14213 · 14214 · 14215 14216 · 14217 · 14218 · 14219 · 14220 14221 · 14222 · 14223 · 14224 · 14225 14226 · 14227 · 14228 · 14231 · 14233 14240 · 14241 · 14260 · 14261 · 14263 14264 · 14265 · 14267 · 14269 · 14270 14272 · 14273 · 14276 · 14280
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ecwa West Seneca (NY1404543) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ecwa West Seneca water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Ecwa West Seneca has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Ecwa West Seneca serve?
Ecwa West Seneca serves approximately 23,181 people across 44 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Ecwa West Seneca 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.