Water System Report NY

Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills)

EPA ID: NY3503541 · 544 people served · 2 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills) shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 544 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

544
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 5 (2022) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$77,123
Median Household Income
65,391
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills) serves a community with a median household income of $77,123 and an estimated 65,391 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% 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

Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills)'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
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Orange County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

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 $3,000 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills) (EPA ID: NY3503541) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 544 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 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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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 Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills) (NY3503541) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills) serve?

Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills) serves approximately 544 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills) 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
215
Unknown Material
2
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 2003-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 544
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?
Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills) serve?
Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills) serves approximately 544 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills)'s water source?
Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills)'s service area?
The Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills) service area has a median household income of $77,123. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills) get its water?
Monroe Water District #08 (skyview Hills)'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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