Groveland Correctional Facility
EPA ID: NY2500795 · 1,500 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Groveland Correctional Facility (NY2500795): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Despite the 2 historical violations in its record, Groveland Correctional Facility has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 1,500 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Groveland Correctional Facility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Groveland Correctional Facility'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.
Detected Contaminants
How Groveland Correctional Facility compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Groveland Correctional Facility (EPA ID: NY2500795) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,500 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 14556 in Sonyea.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
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 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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.
- 14556 - Sonyea
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Groveland Correctional Facility (NY2500795) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Groveland Correctional Facility water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Groveland Correctional Facility; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Groveland Correctional Facility serve?
Groveland Correctional Facility serves approximately 1,500 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Groveland Correctional Facility get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Groveland Correctional Facility (NY): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny2500795/
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