Westmoreland Water District No 1 (gu)
EPA ID: NY3202416 · 770 people served · 1 ZIP code
Over the tracked period, Westmoreland Water District No 1 (gu) logged 2 EPA violations — each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 770 people in good standing.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Westmoreland Water District No 1 (gu) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Westmoreland Water District No 1 (gu) serves a community with a median household income of $98,750 and an estimated 1,346 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 36% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Westmoreland Water District No 1 (gu)'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Oneida County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Westmoreland Water District No 1 (gu) compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 1920 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
Westmoreland Water District No 1 (gu) (EPA ID: NY3202416) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 770 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 13490 in Westmoreland.
Average Home Safety Score: B (77/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1920 | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 1920 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13490 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 13490 — Westmoreland
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Westmoreland Water District No 1 (gu) (NY3202416) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westmoreland Water District No 1 (gu) water safe to drink?
Westmoreland Water District No 1 (gu) has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Westmoreland Water District No 1 (gu) serve?
Westmoreland Water District No 1 (gu) serves approximately 770 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Westmoreland Water District No 1 (gu) get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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