Health Violations Found NY 6 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Fultonville Village Public Water System

EPA ID: NY2800140 · 740 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Based on the latest federal compliance data, Fultonville Village Public Water System has 8 violations that the EPA has not yet closed — those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 740 people throughout its service territory.

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

D · 54
Avg Safety Score
740
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
11
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
6
Contaminants Flagged
$186K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2022) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fultonville Village Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$88,295
Median Household Income
4,478
Service Area Population
69%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fultonville Village Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $88,295 and an estimated 4,478 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 69% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Fultonville Village Public Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Montgomery County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Fultonville Village Public Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 1920 at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 1045 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2829 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2959 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,233
Radon Mitigation $667
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $9,318

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,660
10 years
$19,320
20 years
$38,640

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $19,320 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

FULTONVILLE VILLAGE PWS (EPA ID: NY2800140) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 740 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: D (54/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

6 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 8 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Contaminant 1920 Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Contaminant 1920 Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 1920 Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Contaminant 1920 Health-based Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2829 Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2959 Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 1920 Other Violation 5 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2829 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2959 Other Violation 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
12072 0.0028 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Fultonville Village Public Water System (NY2800140) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fultonville Village Public Water System water safe to drink?

Fultonville Village Public Water System has recorded 6 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Fultonville Village Public Water System serve?

Fultonville Village Public Water System serves approximately 740 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Fultonville Village Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
2
Galvanized — Replacement Required
304
Unknown Material
0
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 740
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

Is water from Fultonville Village Public Water System safe to drink?
Fultonville Village Public Water System has a D safety grade based on 11 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Fultonville Village Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 1920, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Contaminant 1045, Contaminant 2829. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 Fultonville Village Public Water System serve?
Fultonville Village Public Water System serves approximately 740 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Fultonville Village Public Water System's water source?
Fultonville Village Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Fultonville Village Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0028 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Fultonville Village Public Water System's service area?
The Fultonville Village Public Water System service area has a median household income of $88,295. EPA EJScreen data classifies 69% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Fultonville Village Public Water System get its water?
Fultonville Village Public Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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