Water System Report NY

Mcwa Genesee

EPA ID: NY1800547 ยท 16,541 people served ยท 11 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mcwa Genesee (NY1800547): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA data: Mcwa Genesee - zero violation entries, 16,541 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

16,541
People Served
11
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0054 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$167K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mcwa Genesee Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$81,711
Median Household Income
57,714
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
61th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Mcwa Genesee have a median household income of $81,711 and about 57,714 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 81% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Mcwa Genesee'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
37th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
57th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

68 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFOA: 10 ppt, PFOS: 10 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New York

Johnson City Water Works
16,578 people
0 violations
Fulton City
16,600 people
B 0 violations
Massena Village
16,729 people
0 violations
B 1 violation
Dewitt Wds - South
16,200 people
C 6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $200
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $367

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $367 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Mcwa Genesee (EPA ID: NY1800547) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 16,541 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 11 communities.

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
0.0054 mg/L No 2024-12-31

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

11 of 11 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Mcwa Genesee (NY1800547) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcwa Genesee water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Mcwa Genesee 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 Mcwa Genesee serve?

Mcwa Genesee serves approximately 16,541 people across 11 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Mcwa Genesee get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Mcwa Genesee; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Mcwa Genesee serve? ▼
Mcwa Genesee serves approximately 16,541 people with drinking water across 11 ZIP codes.
What is Mcwa Genesee's water source? ▼
Mcwa Genesee draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mcwa Genesee's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0054 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Mcwa Genesee? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Mcwa Genesee have a median household income of $81,711 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mcwa Genesee get its water? ▼
Mcwa Genesee'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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mcwa Genesee, NY: Serves 17K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny1800547/
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