Water System Report NY

Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood

EPA ID: NY2230107 · 500 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 500 people served.

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

500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$168K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: Low · 26% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,167
Median Household Income
2,061
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood serves a community with a median household income of $58,167 and an estimated 2,061 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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

Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood'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 $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $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.

System Overview

Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood (EPA ID: NY2230107) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 500 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 13607 in Alexandria Bay.

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

  • 13607 — Alexandria Bay

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood (NY2230107) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood serve?

Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood serves approximately 500 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood 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
1
Unknown Material
278
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
Population served: 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

Should I use a water filter?
Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood serve?
Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood serves approximately 500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood's water source?
Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood's service area?
The Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood service area has a median household income of $58,167. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood get its water?
Alexandria Town Water District #2 - Redwood'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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