Colden Water District #1
EPA ID: NY1450020 · 445 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Colden Water District #1 (NY1450020): 4 violations on record since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, Colden Water District #1 accumulated 4 violations, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 445 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Colden Water District #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Colden Water District #1 have a median household income of $84,167 and about 8,046 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Colden Water District #1'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Colden Water District #1 (EPA ID: NY1450020) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 445 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-12-31 |
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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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 Colden Water District #1 (NY1450020) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colden Water District #1 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Colden Water District #1; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Colden Water District #1 serve?
Colden Water District #1 serves approximately 445 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Colden Water District #1 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Colden Water District #1 (NY): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny1450020/
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