Cape Vincent Town Water District 1 & 5
EPA ID: NY2230018 · 2,600 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cape Vincent Town Water District 1 & 5 (NY2230018): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. With no violations in its EPA file, Cape Vincent Town Water District 1 & 5 serves 2,600 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cape Vincent Town Water District 1 & 5 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Cape Vincent Town Water District 1 & 5 have a median household income of $78,136 and about 2,100 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 36% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Cape Vincent Town Water District 1 & 5'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New York
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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 Town Water District 1 & 5 (EPA ID: NY2230018) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 2,600 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 13622 in Chaumont.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.0037 mg/L (2005-12-31).
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 13622 - Chaumont
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Cape Vincent Town Water District 1 & 5 (NY2230018) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cape Vincent Town Water District 1 & 5 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Cape Vincent Town Water District 1 & 5 in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Cape Vincent Town Water District 1 & 5 serve?
Cape Vincent Town Water District 1 & 5 serves approximately 2,600 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Cape Vincent Town Water District 1 & 5 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cape Vincent Town Water District 1 and 5 Water Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny2230018/
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