Water System Report NY

Windham Water District

EPA ID: NY1900032 · 420 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Windham Water District — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 420 residents.

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

420
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$230K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$78,566
Median Household Income
1,621
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Windham Water District serves a community with a median household income of $78,566 and an estimated 1,621 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% 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

Windham Water District'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 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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New York

C 2 violations
Deferiet Village
420 people
B 0 violations
0 violations
0 violations
C 57 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,850
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,620
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $4,670

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

Windham Water District (EPA ID: NY1900032) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 420 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Windham Water District (NY1900032) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Windham Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Windham Water District serve?

Windham Water District serves approximately 420 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Windham Water District 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
199
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 420
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?
Windham Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Windham Water District serve?
Windham Water District serves approximately 420 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Windham Water District's water source?
Windham Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Windham Water District's service area?
The Windham Water District service area has a median household income of $78,566. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Windham Water District get its water?
Windham Water District'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.
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