Water System Report NY

Ecwa West Seneca

EPA ID: NY1404543 ยท 23,557 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Ecwa West Seneca (NY1404543): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Water monitoring for Ecwa West Seneca: no violations on record, 23,557 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

23,557
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0098 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2022-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$180K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ecwa West Seneca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$68,337
Median Household Income
85,548
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
29%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Ecwa West Seneca have a median household income of $68,337 and about 85,548 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 89% 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

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

86 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 99% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Ecwa West Seneca (EPA ID: NY1404543) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 23,557 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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
0.0098 mg/L No 2022-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 available EPA compliance records for Ecwa West Seneca (NY1404543) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ecwa West Seneca water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ecwa West Seneca 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 West Seneca serve?

Ecwa West Seneca serves approximately 23,557 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Ecwa West Seneca get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Ecwa West Seneca; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Ecwa West Seneca serve? ▼
Ecwa West Seneca serves approximately 23,557 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Ecwa West Seneca's water source? ▼
Ecwa West Seneca draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ecwa West Seneca's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0098 mg/L (sample period ending 2022-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Ecwa West Seneca? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Ecwa West Seneca have a median household income of $68,337 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ecwa West Seneca get its water? ▼
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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ecwa West Seneca, NY: Serves 24K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny1404543/
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