Water System Report NY

Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck

EPA ID: NY2902838 ยท 280 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck (NY2902838): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring - no violations in five years across a service area of 280 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

280
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0045 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$929K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$183,746
Median Household Income
43,126
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
45th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck serves a community with a median household income of $183,746 and an estimated 43,126 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% 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

Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck'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
8th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
88th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 88th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

70 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 97% 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. 10 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,350
PFAS Treatment $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,750

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 $1,750 (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

Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck (EPA ID: NY2902838) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 280 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

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
0.0045 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck (NY2902838) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck 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 Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck serve?

Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck serves approximately 280 people across 4 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck serve?
Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck serves approximately 280 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck's water source?
Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0045 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck's service area?
The Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck service area has a median household income of $183,746. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck get its water?
Liberty Utilities New York - Mill Neck'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.

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