Historical Compliance Records NY 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Avon Town Water District

EPA ID: NY2501016 ยท 3,000 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Avon Town Water District (NY2501016): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Avon Town Water District accumulated 1 violation - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 3,000 people without any active enforcement proceedings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,000
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$260K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$101,210
Median Household Income
15,878
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Avon Town Water District serves a community with a median household income of $101,210 and an estimated 15,878 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Avon Town Water District'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
35th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 87% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Avon Town Water District compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

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.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

Find a certified water filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Avon Village
3,000 people
1 violation
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,600

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.

Cost of Inaction

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

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Avon Town Water District (EPA ID: NY2501016) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 3,000 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
January 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

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 1 (High 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Avon Town Water District (NY2501016) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avon Town Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Avon Town Water District; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Avon Town Water District serve?

Avon Town Water District serves approximately 3,000 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Avon Town Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Avon Town Water District's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Avon Town Water District serve?
Avon Town Water District serves approximately 3,000 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Avon Town Water District's water source?
Avon Town Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Avon Town Water District's service area?
The Avon Town Water District service area has a median household income of $101,210. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Avon Town Water District get its water?
Avon Town Water District'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Avon Town Water District (NY): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny2501016/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Avon Town Water District (EPA ID: NY2501016) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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