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Raquette Lake Water District

EPA ID: NY2000130 · 90 people served · 1 ZIP code

Raquette Lake Water District's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 90 residents year after year.

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

90
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$262K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Raquette Lake Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,700
Median Household Income
667
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
100th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Raquette Lake Water District serves a community with a median household income of $72,700 and an estimated 667 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?

Groundwater

Raquette Lake 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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Hamilton County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.

System Overview

Raquette Lake Water District (EPA ID: NY2000130) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 90 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 12847 in Long Lake.

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 Raquette Lake Water District (NY2000130) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raquette Lake Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Raquette Lake Water District serve?

Raquette Lake Water District serves approximately 90 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Raquette Lake 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
55
Unknown Material
31
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 90
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?
Raquette Lake 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 Raquette Lake Water District serve?
Raquette Lake Water District serves approximately 90 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Raquette Lake Water District's water source?
Raquette Lake Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Raquette Lake Water District's service area?
The Raquette Lake Water District service area has a median household income of $72,700. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Raquette Lake Water District get its water?
Raquette Lake 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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