Water System Report NY

Onondaga Nation - Native American

EPA ID: NY3315600 ยท 450 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Onondaga Nation - Native American (NY3315600): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Searching the federal compliance records for Onondaga Nation - Native American turns up no EPA violations in any contaminant category the file covers; the utility's service area includes approximately 450 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

450
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$109K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Onondaga Nation - Native American Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$54,167
Median Household Income
1,881
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
31%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
85%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Onondaga Nation - Native American have a median household income of $54,167 and about 1,881 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 85% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 31% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Onondaga Nation - Native American's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

68 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFOA: 10 ppt, PFOS: 10 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

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 $500 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Onondaga Nation - Native American (EPA ID: NY3315600) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 450 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 13120 in Nedrow.

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

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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 available EPA compliance records for Onondaga Nation - Native American (NY3315600) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onondaga Nation - Native American water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Onondaga Nation - Native American 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 Onondaga Nation - Native American serve?

Onondaga Nation - Native American serves approximately 450 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Onondaga Nation - Native American get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Onondaga Nation - Native American; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Onondaga Nation - Native American serve? ▼
Onondaga Nation - Native American serves approximately 450 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Onondaga Nation - Native American's water source? ▼
Onondaga Nation - Native American draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Onondaga Nation - Native American? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Onondaga Nation - Native American have a median household income of $54,167 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 31% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Onondaga Nation - Native American get its water? ▼
Onondaga Nation - Native American's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Onondaga Nation - Native American Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny3315600/
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