Historical Compliance Records NY

Lima Town Public Water Supply

EPA ID: NY2525000 ยท 220 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lima Town Public Water Supply (NY2525000): 1 violation on record since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, Lima Town Public Water Supply accumulated 1 violation, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 220 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.

Data: EPA SDWIS

220
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.009 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2021-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$72,666
Median Household Income
6,164
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Lima Town Public Water Supply have a median household income of $72,666 and about 6,164 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 61% 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

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

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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 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
November 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.009 mg/L No 2021-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Lima Town Public Water Supply (NY2525000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lima Town Public Water Supply water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lima Town Public Water Supply; 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 Lima Town Public Water Supply serve?

Lima Town Public Water Supply serves approximately 220 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Lima Town Public Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Lima Town Public Water Supply serve? ▼
Lima Town Public Water Supply serves approximately 220 people with drinking water across 2 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.
Is there lead in Lima Town Public Water Supply's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.009 mg/L (sample period ending 2021-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Lima Town Public Water Supply? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Lima Town Public Water Supply have a median household income of $72,666 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lima Town Public Water Supply (NY): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny2525000/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Lima Town Public Water Supply (EPA ID: NY2525000) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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