Water System Report NY

Southside Water Inc.

EPA ID: NY2221333 · 195 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, Southside Water Inc. has stayed completely violation-free for its 195 residents.

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

195
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$224K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Southside Water Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,167
Median Household Income
4,438
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Southside Water Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $79,167 and an estimated 4,438 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

Southside Water Inc.'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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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

Southside Water Inc. (EPA ID: NY2221333) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 195 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 13624 in Clayton.

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 Southside Water Inc. (NY2221333) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southside Water Inc. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Southside Water Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Southside Water Inc. serve?

Southside Water Inc. serves approximately 195 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Southside Water Inc. 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
119
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 2005-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 195
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?
Southside Water Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Southside Water Inc. serve?
Southside Water Inc. serves approximately 195 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Southside Water Inc.'s water source?
Southside Water Inc. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Southside Water Inc.'s service area?
The Southside Water Inc. service area has a median household income of $79,167. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Southside Water Inc. get its water?
Southside Water Inc.'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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