Water System Report NY

Godfreys Pond

EPA ID: NY1819060 · 40 people served · 5 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Godfreys Pond shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 40 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

D · 40
Avg Safety Score
40
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$165K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Godfreys Pond Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$81,334
Median Household Income
8,329
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Godfreys Pond serves a community with a median household income of $81,334 and an estimated 8,329 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% 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

Godfreys Pond'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
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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

GODFREYS POND (EPA ID: NY1819060) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 40 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (40/100)

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

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

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Godfreys Pond (NY1819060) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Godfreys Pond water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Godfreys Pond has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Godfreys Pond serve?

Godfreys Pond serves approximately 40 people across 5 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Godfreys Pond 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
24
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 40
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 Godfreys Pond safe to drink?
Godfreys Pond has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Godfreys Pond meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Godfreys Pond serve?
Godfreys Pond serves approximately 40 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Godfreys Pond's water source?
Godfreys Pond draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Godfreys Pond's service area?
The Godfreys Pond service area has a median household income of $81,334. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Godfreys Pond get its water?
Godfreys Pond'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.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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