Water System Report NY

Cape Vincent Village

EPA ID: NY2202333 · 1,500 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Cape Vincent Village has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 1,500 residents.

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

C · 64
Avg Safety Score
1,500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0127 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$197K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cape Vincent Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$61,500
Median Household Income
1,696
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cape Vincent Village serves a community with a median household income of $61,500 and an estimated 1,696 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 36% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Cape Vincent Village'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Jefferson 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

65 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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Cape Vincent Village (EPA ID: NY2202333) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,500 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 13618 in Cape Vincent.

Average Home Safety Score: C (64/100)

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
13618 0.0127 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Cape Vincent Village (NY2202333) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cape Vincent Village water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Cape Vincent Village serve?

Cape Vincent Village serves approximately 1,500 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Cape Vincent Village 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
440
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,500
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 Cape Vincent Village safe to drink?
Cape Vincent Village has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Cape Vincent Village meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cape Vincent Village serve?
Cape Vincent Village serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cape Vincent Village's water source?
Cape Vincent Village draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cape Vincent Village's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0127 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Cape Vincent Village's service area?
The Cape Vincent Village service area has a median household income of $61,500. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cape Vincent Village get its water?
Cape Vincent Village'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.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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