Water System Report NY

Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6

EPA ID: NY2230110 · 770 people served · 1 ZIP code

Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6 carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 770 residents.

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

770
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$197K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,500
Median Household Income
1,696
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6 serves a community with a median household income of $61,500 and an estimated 1,696 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

Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6'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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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 3, 4, & 6 (EPA ID: NY2230110) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 770 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 13618 in Cape Vincent.

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

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 Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6 (NY2230110) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6 serve?

Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6 serves approximately 770 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6 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
174
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: 770
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?
Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6 serve?
Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6 serves approximately 770 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6's water source?
Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6's service area?
The Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6 service area has a median household income of $61,500. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6 get its water?
Cape Vincent Town Water District 3, 4, & 6'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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