Water System Report NY

Manhasset Lakeville Water District

EPA ID: NY2902836 ยท 43,000 people served ยท 13 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Manhasset Lakeville Water District (NY2902836): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). Five clean years on EPA record - Manhasset Lakeville Water District, 43,000 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 75
Avg Safety Score
43,000
People Served
13
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$968K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$153,665
Median Household Income
211,753
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
32th
Poverty Percentile
48th
Energy Burden Percentile
87%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Manhasset Lakeville Water District serves a community with a median household income of $153,665 and an estimated 211,753 residents across its service area. Approximately 87% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Manhasset Lakeville Water District'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
12th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
85th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 85th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

72 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 72 detections recorded. 25 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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A 0 violations
D 0 violations
Greenlawn Water District
42,000 people
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B 0 violations
Freeport (v)
45,000 people
A 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,292
PFAS Treatment $508
Radon Mitigation $185
Water Filtration $46
Total Estimated Cost $2,031

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,031 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Manhasset Lakeville Water District (EPA ID: NY2902836) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 43,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 13 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (75/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 13 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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
0.0016 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 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Manhasset Lakeville Water District (NY2902836) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manhasset Lakeville Water District water safe to drink?

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

Manhasset Lakeville Water District serves approximately 43,000 people across 13 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Manhasset Lakeville Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
551
Detections
7
Latest sample
8/13/2025
Highest analyte
PFNA: 19 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFNA 19 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFPeA 7.4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 5.3 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBA 5.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 3.9 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Manhasset Lakeville Water District safe to drink?
Manhasset Lakeville Water District earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Manhasset Lakeville 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 Manhasset Lakeville Water District serve?
Manhasset Lakeville Water District serves approximately 43,000 people with drinking water across 13 ZIP codes.
What is Manhasset Lakeville Water District's water source?
Manhasset Lakeville Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Manhasset Lakeville Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Manhasset Lakeville Water District's service area?
The Manhasset Lakeville Water District service area has a median household income of $153,665. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Manhasset Lakeville Water District get its water?
Manhasset Lakeville Water District'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Manhasset Lakeville Water District, NY: Serves 43K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny2902836/
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