Water System Report NY

Phelps Route 14 Water District

EPA ID: NY3430049 · 400 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Phelps Route 14 Water District kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 400 people served.

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

400
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$160K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 5 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Phelps Route 14 Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,667
Median Household Income
29,380
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Phelps Route 14 Water District serves a community with a median household income of $71,667 and an estimated 29,380 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Phelps Route 14 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Ontario 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

80 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,600

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

Phelps Route 14 Water District (EPA ID: NY3430049) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 400 people from surface water sources.

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

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

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 the full compliance record for Phelps Route 14 Water District (NY3430049) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phelps Route 14 Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Phelps Route 14 Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Phelps Route 14 Water District serve?

Phelps Route 14 Water District serves approximately 400 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Phelps Route 14 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
118
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 400
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?
Phelps Route 14 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 Phelps Route 14 Water District serve?
Phelps Route 14 Water District serves approximately 400 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Phelps Route 14 Water District's water source?
Phelps Route 14 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 Phelps Route 14 Water District's service area?
The Phelps Route 14 Water District service area has a median household income of $71,667. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Phelps Route 14 Water District get its water?
Phelps Route 14 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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