Water System Report NY

Mohawk Correctional Facility

EPA ID: NY3233160 · 1,925 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Mohawk Correctional Facility 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 1,925 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

1,925
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 8 (2021) to 1 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mohawk Correctional Facility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,677
Median Household Income
41,418
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mohawk Correctional Facility serves a community with a median household income of $80,677 and an estimated 41,418 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% 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?

Surface Water

Mohawk Correctional Facility'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 75% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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1,926 people
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1,917 people
0 violations
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1,950 people
C 5 violations
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1,900 people
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1,898 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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

Mohawk Correctional Facility (EPA ID: NY3233160) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,925 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mohawk Correctional Facility (NY3233160) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohawk Correctional Facility water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Mohawk Correctional Facility has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Mohawk Correctional Facility serve?

Mohawk Correctional Facility serves approximately 1,925 people across 4 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Mohawk Correctional Facility 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
58
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

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: 1,925
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

Should I use a water filter?
Mohawk Correctional Facility meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mohawk Correctional Facility serve?
Mohawk Correctional Facility serves approximately 1,925 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Mohawk Correctional Facility's water source?
Mohawk Correctional Facility draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mohawk Correctional Facility's service area?
The Mohawk Correctional Facility service area has a median household income of $80,677. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mohawk Correctional Facility get its water?
Mohawk Correctional Facility'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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