Monitoring Violations NY

Mohawk (v) Water Works

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

Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 1 violation at Mohawk (v) Water Works remain without resolution — the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 2,985 residents.

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

A · 86
Avg Safety Score
2,985
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0039 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
3
Contaminants Flagged
$135K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 7 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade A

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.

💧 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

About 2% of homes in Herkimer 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

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

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

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 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New York

B 6 violations
Amsterdam (t)
3,000 people
0 violations
Cambridge Water Works
3,000 people
C 1 violation
Stillwater Town (scwa)
3,000 people
B 4 violations
Rombout Water District
3,000 people
0 violations

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $4,200 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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.

Average Home Safety Score: A (86/100)

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

Violation History

5 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2025 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Surface Water Treatment 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
13407 0.0039 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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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?

Mohawk (v) Water Works has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

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.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
247
Galvanized — Replacement Required
244
Unknown Material
432
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 2,985
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 Mohawk (v) Water Works safe to drink?
Mohawk (v) Water Works earns a A safety grade with 5 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Mohawk (v) Water Works's water?
Detected contaminants include 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 3 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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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