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Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff

EPA ID: NY2902853 ยท 13,400 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff (NY2902853): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. 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

A ยท 99
Avg Safety Score
13,400
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$922K
Median Home Value in Service Area

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

$144,018
Median Household Income
61,775
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff serves a community with a median household income of $144,018 and an estimated 61,775 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% 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 - 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

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

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 92% 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. 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.
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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13,334 people
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13,500 people
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13,232 people
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Dewitt Wds - North
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4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,300
PFAS Treatment $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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 $1,500 (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 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (99/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 6 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 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 Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff (NY2902853) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff serves approximately 13,400 people across 6 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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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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 6 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.
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 $144,018. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff: Serves 13K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny2902853/
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