Water System Report NY

York Water District

EPA ID: NY2501027 ยท 2,700 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for York Water District (NY2501027): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at York Water District shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 2,700 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,700
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0017 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$182K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,347
Median Household Income
20,533
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
42th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The York Water District serves a community with a median household income of $74,347 and an estimated 20,533 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% 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

York 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
24th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
44th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% 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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $720
Total Estimated Cost $1,920

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

York Water District (EPA ID: NY2501027) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 2,700 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0017 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.

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 York Water District (NY2501027) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is York Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for York Water District 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 York Water District serve?

York Water District serves approximately 2,700 people across 5 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does York Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
York Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does York Water District serve?
York Water District serves approximately 2,700 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is York Water District's water source?
York Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in York Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0017 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of York Water District's service area?
The York Water District service area has a median household income of $74,347. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does York Water District get its water?
York 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). York Water District Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny2501027/
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