Water System Report NY

Lake Placid V

EPA ID: NY1500284 · 5,000 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Lake Placid V'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 5,000 residents year after year.

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

A · 90
Avg Safety Score
5,000
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0022 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$326K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Placid V Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$71,433
Median Household Income
12,215
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake Placid V serves a community with a median household income of $71,433 and an estimated 12,215 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Lake Placid V'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
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

70 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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D 18 violations
D 4 violations
B 1 violation
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4,850 people
D 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,350

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

Lake Placid V (EPA ID: NY1500284) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 5,000 people from surface water sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: A (90/100)

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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
12946 0.0022 mg/L No N/A

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

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 Lake Placid V (NY1500284) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Placid V water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lake Placid V has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lake Placid V serve?

Lake Placid V serves approximately 5,000 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Lake Placid V 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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
5
Galvanized — Replacement Required
7
Unknown Material
2,641
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 5,000
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 Lake Placid V safe to drink?
Lake Placid V earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Lake Placid V meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake Placid V serve?
Lake Placid V serves approximately 5,000 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Placid V's water source?
Lake Placid V draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lake Placid V's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0022 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lake Placid V's service area?
The Lake Placid V service area has a median household income of $71,433. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lake Placid V get its water?
Lake Placid V'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.
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