Water System Report NY

Tonawanda, Town Water Department

EPA ID: NY1404556 ยท 72,571 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tonawanda, Town Water Department (NY1404556): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Tonawanda, Town Water Department's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 72,571 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 66
Avg Safety Score
72,571
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0021 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$188K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Tonawanda, Town Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$71,250
Median Household Income
112,245
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
95%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Tonawanda, Town Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $71,250 and an estimated 112,245 residents across its service area. Approximately 95% 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

Tonawanda, Town Water Department'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

87 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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 $225
Total Estimated Cost $2,625

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

Tonawanda, Town Water Department (EPA ID: NY1404556) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 72,571 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (66/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 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
0.0021 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Tonawanda, Town Water Department (NY1404556) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tonawanda, Town Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Tonawanda, Town Water Department 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 Tonawanda, Town Water Department serve?

Tonawanda, Town Water Department serves approximately 72,571 people across 4 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Tonawanda, Town Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Tonawanda, Town Water Department safe to drink?
Tonawanda, Town Water Department 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?
Tonawanda, Town Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Tonawanda, Town Water Department serve?
Tonawanda, Town Water Department serves approximately 72,571 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Tonawanda, Town Water Department's water source?
Tonawanda, Town Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Tonawanda, Town Water Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0021 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Tonawanda, Town Water Department's service area?
The Tonawanda, Town Water Department service area has a median household income of $71,250. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Tonawanda, Town Water Department get its water?
Tonawanda, Town Water Department'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.). Tonawanda, Town Water Department, NY: Serves 73K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny1404556/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Tonawanda, Town Water Department (EPA ID: NY1404556) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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