Water System Report NY

West Winfield Village

EPA ID: NY2102342 · 862 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring for West Winfield Village: clean, five years, 862 residents.

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

862
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$144K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 1 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West Winfield Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,500
Median Household Income
3,570
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Winfield Village serves a community with a median household income of $72,500 and an estimated 3,570 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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

West Winfield Village'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
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

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

West Winfield Village (EPA ID: NY2102342) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 862 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 13491 in West Winfield.

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

  • 13491 — West Winfield

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for West Winfield Village (NY2102342) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Winfield Village water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, West Winfield Village has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does West Winfield Village serve?

West Winfield Village serves approximately 862 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does West Winfield Village 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
157
Galvanized — Replacement Required
116
Unknown Material
66
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.
Population served: 862
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?
West Winfield Village meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does West Winfield Village serve?
West Winfield Village serves approximately 862 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is West Winfield Village's water source?
West Winfield Village draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of West Winfield Village's service area?
The West Winfield Village service area has a median household income of $72,500. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does West Winfield Village get its water?
West Winfield Village'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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