Water System Report NY

Oriskany Falls Village

EPA ID: NY3203519 · 682 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Oriskany Falls Village, 682 residents served.

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

C · 68
Avg Safety Score
682
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.009 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$122K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Oriskany Falls Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$66,866
Median Household Income
3,866
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
63th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Oriskany Falls Village serves a community with a median household income of $66,866 and an estimated 3,866 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% 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

Oriskany Falls Village'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $667
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,267

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

ORISKANY FALLS VILLAGE (EPA ID: NY3203519) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 682 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (68/100)

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
13425 0.009 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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 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 Oriskany Falls Village (NY3203519) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oriskany Falls Village water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Oriskany Falls Village has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Oriskany Falls Village serve?

Oriskany Falls Village serves approximately 682 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Oriskany Falls Village get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

6
Confirmed Lead
15
Galvanized — Replacement Required
254
Unknown Material
13
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 682
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 Oriskany Falls Village safe to drink?
Oriskany Falls Village has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Oriskany Falls Village meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Oriskany Falls Village serve?
Oriskany Falls Village serves approximately 682 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Oriskany Falls Village's water source?
Oriskany Falls Village draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Oriskany Falls Village's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.009 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Oriskany Falls Village's service area?
The Oriskany Falls Village service area has a median household income of $66,866. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Oriskany Falls Village get its water?
Oriskany Falls Village'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.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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