Water System Report NY

Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5

EPA ID: NY2230066 · 1,000 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5, 1,000 residents served.

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

1,000
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 90% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 7 (2021) to 2 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Demographics

$60,766
Median Household Income
51,382
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5 serves a community with a median household income of $60,766 and an estimated 51,382 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% 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

Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 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.

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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,900 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5 (EPA ID: NY2230066) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,000 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5 (NY2230066) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5 serve?

Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5 serves approximately 1,000 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5 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
748
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 2017-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,857
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?
Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5 serve?
Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5 serves approximately 1,000 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5's water source?
Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5's service area?
The Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5 service area has a median household income of $60,766. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 5 get its water?
Pamelia Town Water District 4 & 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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