Greenville Water District No 1
EPA ID: NY1900028 · 1,100 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 29 violations at Greenville Water District No 1 remain without resolution — the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 1,100 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 4 (2022) to 8 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Demographics
The Greenville Water District No 1 serves a community with a median household income of $66,627 and an estimated 4,079 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?
Greenville Water District No 1'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.
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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Greenville Water District No 1 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Contaminant 1032 at 19 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.
Lead and Copper Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Greenville Water District No 1 (EPA ID: NY1900028) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,100 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
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
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1032 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| June 8, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1032 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 24, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 18, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 17, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1032 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1032 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1032 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Unknown | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1032 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 1032 | Other Violation | 19 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 7 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 4 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromate | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12083 | 0.003 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.
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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 Greenville Water District No 1 (NY1900028) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greenville Water District No 1 water safe to drink?
Greenville Water District No 1 has recorded 12 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 Greenville Water District No 1 serve?
Greenville Water District No 1 serves approximately 1,100 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Greenville Water District No 1 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:
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.
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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