Water System Report NY

Rutland Town Water District 1

EPA ID: NY2230102 · 1,500 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rutland Town Water District 1 (NY2230102): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Rutland Town Water District 1 - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 1,500 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,500
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$172K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rutland Town Water District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,106
Median Household Income
13,886
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rutland Town Water District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $67,106 and an estimated 13,886 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% 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?

Groundwater

Rutland Town Water District 1's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

79 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $400
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

Rutland Town Water District 1 (EPA ID: NY2230102) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

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

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 Rutland Town Water District 1 (NY2230102) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rutland Town Water District 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Rutland Town Water District 1 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 Rutland Town Water District 1 serve?

Rutland Town Water District 1 serves approximately 1,500 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Rutland Town Water District 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Rutland Town Water District 1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Rutland Town Water District 1 serve?
Rutland Town Water District 1 serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Rutland Town Water District 1's water source?
Rutland Town Water District 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Rutland Town Water District 1's service area?
The Rutland Town Water District 1 service area has a median household income of $67,106. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Rutland Town Water District 1 get its water?
Rutland Town Water District 1's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rutland Town Water District 1 Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny2230102/
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