Wilmington Water District
EPA ID: NY1500300 · 980 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Over five tracked years, Wilmington Water District has stayed completely violation-free for its 980 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wilmington Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Wilmington Water District serves a community with a median household income of $71,083 and an estimated 9,818 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?
Wilmington 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
Wilmington Water District (EPA ID: NY1500300) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 980 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: A (97/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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 Wilmington Water District (NY1500300) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilmington Water District water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Wilmington Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Wilmington Water District serve?
Wilmington Water District serves approximately 980 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Wilmington 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.