Water System Report NY

Spencer Settlement Water District

EPA ID: NY3233173 · 35 people served · 1 ZIP code

Unlike many utilities its size, Spencer Settlement Water District carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 35 people.

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

35
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$211K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$98,750
Median Household Income
1,346
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Spencer Settlement Water District 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?

Surface Water

Spencer Settlement Water District'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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Spencer Settlement Water District (EPA ID: NY3233173) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 35 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 13490 in Westmoreland.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Spencer Settlement Water District (NY3233173) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spencer Settlement Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Spencer Settlement Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Spencer Settlement Water District serve?

Spencer Settlement Water District serves approximately 35 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Spencer Settlement Water District 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
21
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 2005-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 35
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?
Spencer Settlement Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Spencer Settlement Water District serve?
Spencer Settlement Water District serves approximately 35 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Spencer Settlement Water District's water source?
Spencer Settlement Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Spencer Settlement Water District's service area?
The Spencer Settlement Water District service area has a median household income of $98,750. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Spencer Settlement Water District get its water?
Spencer Settlement Water District'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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