Historical Compliance Records NY

Mohawk (v) Water Works

EPA ID: NY2102310 ยท 2,985 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mohawk (v) Water Works (NY2102310): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. 4 total violations across five years at Mohawk (v) Water Works - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 2,985 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,985
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0039 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$135K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mohawk (v) Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,624
Median Household Income
14,766
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mohawk (v) Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $67,624 and an estimated 14,766 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mohawk (v) Water Works'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

75 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 Mohawk (v) Water Works compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 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 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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Comparable Water Systems

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1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $2,700
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $4,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Mohawk (v) Water Works (EPA ID: NY2102310) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 2,985 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0039 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Mohawk (v) Water Works (NY2102310) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohawk (v) Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mohawk (v) Water Works; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Mohawk (v) Water Works serve?

Mohawk (v) Water Works serves approximately 2,985 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Mohawk (v) Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mohawk (v) Water Works's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Mohawk (v) Water Works serve?
Mohawk (v) Water Works serves approximately 2,985 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Mohawk (v) Water Works's water source?
Mohawk (v) Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mohawk (v) Water Works's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0039 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mohawk (v) Water Works's service area?
The Mohawk (v) Water Works service area has a median household income of $67,624. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mohawk (v) Water Works get its water?
Mohawk (v) Water Works'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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