Water System Report NY

Mcwa - Geneva

EPA ID: NY3404515 ยท 8,532 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mcwa - Geneva (NY3404515): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Mcwa - Geneva's compliance file in EPA SDWIS lists no violations, whether health-based or monitoring and reporting, for a utility that supplies water to approximately 8,532 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,532
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$341K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mcwa - Geneva Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$128,063
Median Household Income
49,618
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
22%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Mcwa - Geneva have a median household income of $128,063 and about 49,618 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Mcwa - Geneva'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $450

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

Mcwa - Geneva (EPA ID: NY3404515) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 8,532 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.004 mg/L No 2025-12-31

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 2 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1. 1 of 2 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Mcwa - Geneva (NY3404515) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcwa - Geneva water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Mcwa - Geneva 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 Mcwa - Geneva serve?

Mcwa - Geneva serves approximately 8,532 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Mcwa - Geneva get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Mcwa - Geneva; 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 Mcwa - Geneva serve? ▼
Mcwa - Geneva serves approximately 8,532 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Mcwa - Geneva's water source? ▼
Mcwa - Geneva draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mcwa - Geneva's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.004 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Mcwa - Geneva? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Mcwa - Geneva have a median household income of $128,063 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mcwa - Geneva get its water? ▼
Mcwa - Geneva'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 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.). Mcwa - Geneva Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny3404515/
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