Water System Report NY

Lima Town Public Water Supply

EPA ID: NY2525000 · 220 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Lima Town Public Water Supply reported no EPA violations for its service population of 220.

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

220
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$205K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 1 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lima Town Public Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,375
Median Household Income
10,327
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lima Town Public Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $79,375 and an estimated 10,327 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Lima Town Public Water Supply'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 Livingston 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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

Lima Town Public Water Supply (EPA ID: NY2525000) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 220 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lima Town Public Water Supply (NY2525000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lima Town Public Water Supply water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lima Town Public Water Supply has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lima Town Public Water Supply serve?

Lima Town Public Water Supply serves approximately 220 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Lima Town Public Water Supply 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
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
124
Confirmed Non-Lead

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
Latest tap sample on 2019-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 220
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?
Lima Town Public Water Supply meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lima Town Public Water Supply serve?
Lima Town Public Water Supply serves approximately 220 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Lima Town Public Water Supply's water source?
Lima Town Public Water Supply draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lima Town Public Water Supply's service area?
The Lima Town Public Water Supply service area has a median household income of $79,375. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lima Town Public Water Supply get its water?
Lima Town Public Water Supply'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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