Water System Report NY

Batavia Consolidated W.d.

EPA ID: NY1800554 · 5,436 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Batavia Consolidated W.d. recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 5,436 people.

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

5,436
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$166K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Batavia Consolidated W.d. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,820
Median Household Income
27,954
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Batavia Consolidated W.d. serves a community with a median household income of $75,820 and an estimated 27,954 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% 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

Batavia Consolidated W.d.'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Genesee County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Comparable Water Systems

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C 7 violations
Ulster Water District
5,500 people
D 2 violations
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5,500 people
B 17 violations
0 violations
Saranac Lake V
5,345 people
B 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $2,767

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

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

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 $2,767 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

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

Batavia Consolidated W.d. (EPA ID: NY1800554) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 5,436 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Batavia Consolidated W.d. (NY1800554) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Batavia Consolidated W.d. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Batavia Consolidated W.d. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Batavia Consolidated W.d. serve?

Batavia Consolidated W.d. serves approximately 5,436 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Batavia Consolidated W.d. get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
232

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
55
Unknown Material
1,982
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 5,436
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

Should I use a water filter?
Batavia Consolidated W.d. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Batavia Consolidated W.d. serve?
Batavia Consolidated W.d. serves approximately 5,436 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Batavia Consolidated W.d.'s water source?
Batavia Consolidated W.d. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Batavia Consolidated W.d.'s service area?
The Batavia Consolidated W.d. service area has a median household income of $75,820. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Batavia Consolidated W.d. get its water?
Batavia Consolidated W.d.'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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