Upper Jay Water District
EPA ID: NY1500294 · 234 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Upper Jay Water District carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 234 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Upper Jay Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Upper Jay Water District serves a community with a median household income of $77,833 and an estimated 3,525 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Upper Jay 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.
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
Upper Jay Water District (EPA ID: NY1500294) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 234 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Upper Jay Water District (NY1500294) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upper Jay Water District water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Upper Jay Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Upper Jay Water District serve?
Upper Jay Water District serves approximately 234 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Upper Jay 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:
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.