Water System Report NY

Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff

EPA ID: NY2902853 · 13,400 people served · 9 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff 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 13,400 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

A · 90
Avg Safety Score
13,400
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$919K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 5 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$164,583
Median Household Income
132,314
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff serves a community with a median household income of $164,583 and an estimated 132,314 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
90th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Nassau County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

67 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 93% 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. 18 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds 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.
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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New York

Geneva City
13,334 people
C 4 violations
Albertson Water District
13,500 people
B 33 violations
Malone V
13,232 people
B 3 violations
Dewitt Wds - North
13,600 people
0 violations
C 9 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
PFAS Treatment $244
Water Filtration $67
Total Estimated Cost $1,711

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 $1,711 (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 - Sea Cliff (EPA ID: NY2902853) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 13,400 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: A (90/100)

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
11579 0.0018 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 8 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 Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff (NY2902853) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff serve?

Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff serves approximately 13,400 people across 9 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

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

2
Confirmed Lead
13
Galvanized — Replacement Required
556
Unknown Material
3,874
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 13,400
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 Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff safe to drink?
Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff 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 - Sea Cliff serve?
Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff serves approximately 13,400 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff's water source?
Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff's service area?
The Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff service area has a median household income of $164,583. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff get its water?
Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff'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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