Sands Point (v)
EPA ID: NY2902852 · 2,900 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sands Point (v) (NY2902852): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Sands Point (v) - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 2,900 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sands Point (v) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Sands Point (v) serves a community with a median household income of $153,819 and an estimated 32,657 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Sands Point (v)'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New York
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Sands Point (v) (EPA ID: NY2902852) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 2,900 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 11050 in Port Washington.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0021 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 11050 - Port Washington
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sands Point (v) (NY2902852) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sands Point (v) water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Sands Point (v) 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 Sands Point (v) serve?
Sands Point (v) serves approximately 2,900 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Sands Point (v) get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sands Point (v) Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny2902852/
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