Water System Report NY

Bloomingdale Water District

EPA ID: NY1500275 · 980 people served · 2 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Bloomingdale Water District has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 980 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
980
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$195K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bloomingdale Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$74,761
Median Household Income
2,140
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bloomingdale Water District serves a community with a median household income of $74,761 and an estimated 2,140 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bloomingdale Water District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Essex 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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System Overview

Bloomingdale Water District (EPA ID: NY1500275) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 980 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

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

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bloomingdale Water District (NY1500275) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bloomingdale Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bloomingdale Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bloomingdale Water District serve?

Bloomingdale Water District serves approximately 980 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Bloomingdale Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
315
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 980
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 Bloomingdale Water District safe to drink?
Bloomingdale Water District 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?
Bloomingdale Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bloomingdale Water District serve?
Bloomingdale Water District serves approximately 980 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bloomingdale Water District's water source?
Bloomingdale Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bloomingdale Water District's service area?
The Bloomingdale Water District service area has a median household income of $74,761. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bloomingdale Water District get its water?
Bloomingdale Water District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

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3

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