Health Violations Found NY 5 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Catskill Village

EPA ID: NY1900026 · 8,000 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five-year compliance data for Catskill Village includes 10 violations the EPA has not yet marked resolved — those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 8,000 residents across the area it supplies.

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

D · 43
Avg Safety Score
8,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
53
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0063 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
8
Contaminants Flagged
$242K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 2 (2022). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Catskill Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$66,022
Median Household Income
10,034
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Catskill Village serves a community with a median household income of $66,022 and an estimated 10,034 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

Catskill Village'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Greene 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

71 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Catskill Village compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 16 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2806 at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2049 at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $4,200

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $12,095

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$13,715
10 years
$27,430
20 years
$54,860

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $4,200 (one-time) vs. $27,430 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

Catskill Village (EPA ID: NY1900026) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 8,000 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 12414 in Catskill.

Average Home Safety Score: D (43/100)

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

Violation History

5 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 10 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 2806 Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2806 Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Contaminant 2806 Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2806 Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 16 No
Contaminant 2806 Other Violation 8 No
Contaminant 2049 Other Violation 6 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 5 Yes
Contaminant 2428 Other Violation 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
12414 0.0063 mg/L No N/A

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Catskill Village (NY1900026) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catskill Village water safe to drink?

Catskill Village has recorded 5 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Catskill Village serve?

Catskill Village serves approximately 8,000 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Catskill Village get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
1
Latest sample
9/18/2023
Highest analyte
PFBA: 7.5 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 7.5 ppt

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:

132
Confirmed Lead
2
Galvanized — Replacement Required
582
Unknown Material
1,473
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: 8,000
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 Catskill Village safe to drink?
Catskill Village has a D safety grade based on 53 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Catskill Village's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Contaminant 2806. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 Catskill Village serve?
Catskill Village serves approximately 8,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Catskill Village's water source?
Catskill Village draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Catskill Village's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0063 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Catskill Village's service area?
The Catskill Village service area has a median household income of $66,022. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Catskill Village get its water?
Catskill Village'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter →

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

Catskill Village (EPA ID: NY1900026) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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