Nelliston (v) Water Works
EPA ID: NY2800141 · 535 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal monitoring records confirm Nelliston (v) Water Works has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 535 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Nelliston (v) Water Works'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.
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. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Nelliston (v) Water Works (EPA ID: NY2800141) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 535 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 13410 in Nelliston.
Average Home Safety Score: B (75/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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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ZIP Codes Served
- 13410 — Nelliston
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Nelliston (v) Water Works (NY2800141) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nelliston (v) Water Works water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Nelliston (v) Water Works has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Nelliston (v) Water Works serve?
Nelliston (v) Water Works serves approximately 535 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Nelliston (v) Water Works 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:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.