Water System Report NY

Schroon Lake Water District

EPA ID: NY1500292 · 2,750 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Schroon Lake Water District (NY1500292): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Schroon Lake Water District has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 2,750 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A · 100
Avg Safety Score
2,750
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$255K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$65,326
Median Household Income
2,550
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Schroon Lake Water District serves a community with a median household income of $65,326 and an estimated 2,550 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?

Groundwater

Schroon Lake 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Schroon Lake Water District (EPA ID: NY1500292) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 2,750 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (100/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 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
0.0015 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 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 Schroon Lake Water District (NY1500292) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schroon Lake Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Schroon Lake Water District 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 Schroon Lake Water District serve?

Schroon Lake Water District serves approximately 2,750 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Schroon Lake Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Schroon Lake Water District safe to drink?
Schroon Lake Water District 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?
Schroon Lake 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 Schroon Lake Water District serve?
Schroon Lake Water District serves approximately 2,750 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Schroon Lake Water District's water source?
Schroon Lake Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Schroon Lake Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Schroon Lake Water District's service area?
The Schroon Lake Water District service area has a median household income of $65,326. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Schroon Lake Water District get its water?
Schroon Lake 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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