Monitoring Violations NY

Paul Smiths College

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EPA ID: NY1612265 · 1,100 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Despite the 1 historical violation in its record, Paul Smiths College has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 1,100 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 74

Avg Safety Score

1,100

People Served

ZIP Codes Served

Violations (5yr)

Groundwater

Water Source

0.0081 mg/L

Max Lead Level

Zone 3

Radon Risk · Low

Contaminants Flagged

$292K

Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Paul Smiths College Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$70,417

Median Household Income

1,380

Service Area Population

21%

Disadvantaged Population

60th

Poverty Percentile

80th

Energy Burden Percentile

74%

Pre-1986 Housing

The Paul Smiths College serves a community with a median household income of $70,417 and an estimated 1,380 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% 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

Paul Smiths College'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

20th

Wastewater Discharge Proximity

40th

Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Franklin 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

73 yr

Avg Pipe Age

Copper

Pipe Material

15 yr

Est. Remaining Life

Moderate Wear

Decay Status

Installed 83% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Paul Smiths College compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years

$2,500

10 years

$5,000

20 years

$10,000

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

PAUL SMITHS COLLEGE (EPA ID: NY1612265) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,100 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (74/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 monitoring/reporting violation recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant	Category	Violations	Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule	Treatment Failure	1	No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code	Lead Level	Exceeds Limit	Sample Date
12970	0.0081 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

12939 — Gabriels
12970 — Paul Smiths
12976 — Rainbow Lake

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Paul Smiths College (NY1612265) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paul Smiths College water safe to drink?

Paul Smiths College has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Paul Smiths College serve?

Paul Smiths College serves approximately 1,100 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Paul Smiths College 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:

Confirmed Lead

Galvanized — Replacement Required

Unknown Material

Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.

Population served: 1,100

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 Paul Smiths College safe to drink? ▼

Paul Smiths College earns a B safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.

What contaminants are in Paul Smiths College's water? ▼

Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.

Should I use a water filter? ▼

Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.

How many people does Paul Smiths College serve? ▼

Paul Smiths College serves approximately 1,100 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.

What is Paul Smiths College's water source? ▼

Paul Smiths College draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.

Is there lead in Paul Smiths College's water? ▼

The maximum detected lead level is 0.0081 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.

What is the demographic profile of Paul Smiths College's service area? ▼

The Paul Smiths College service area has a median household income of $70,417. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.

Where does Paul Smiths College get its water? ▼

What You Can Do

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