Water System Report NY

Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben)

EPA ID: NY2130074 · 192 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben) has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 192 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

192
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$136K
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 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$62,548
Median Household Income
9,641
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
90%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben) serves a community with a median household income of $62,548 and an estimated 9,641 residents across its service area. Approximately 90% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben)'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

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

81 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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $5,400
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $7,200

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

Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben) (EPA ID: NY2130074) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 192 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 13350 in Herkimer.

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 Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben) (NY2130074) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben) serve?

Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben) serves approximately 192 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
62
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
Population served: 192
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?
Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben) serve?
Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben) serves approximately 192 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben)'s water source?
Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben)'s service area?
The Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben) service area has a median household income of $62,548. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben) get its water?
Herkimer Water District #3 (highland-steuben)'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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