Port Henry Water District
EPA ID: NY1500290 · 1,831 people served · 4 ZIP codes
Across every monitored period in the past five years, Port Henry Water District reported no EPA violations for its service population of 1,831.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Port Henry Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Port Henry Water District serves a community with a median household income of $61,443 and an estimated 4,170 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Port Henry Water District'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.
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
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Port Henry Water District (EPA ID: NY1500290) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,831 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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 the full compliance record for Port Henry Water District (NY1500290) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Port Henry Water District water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Port Henry Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Port Henry Water District serve?
Port Henry Water District serves approximately 1,831 people across 4 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Port Henry Water District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.