Water System Report NY

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

A · 97
Avg Safety Score
980
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0013 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$208K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$71,083
Median Household Income
9,818
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

Surface Water

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.

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

67 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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D 25 violations
C 0 violations
A 0 violations
0 violations
Ovid Village
990 people
C 2 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

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

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
12913 0.0013 mg/L No N/A
12997 0.0011 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 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
4
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
607
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 980
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 Wilmington Water District safe to drink?
Wilmington 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?
Wilmington 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 Wilmington Water District serve?
Wilmington Water District serves approximately 980 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Wilmington Water District's water source?
Wilmington Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Wilmington Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0013 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Wilmington Water District's service area?
The Wilmington Water District service area has a median household income of $71,083. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Wilmington Water District get its water?
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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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