Monitoring Violations NY

Washingtonville Village

EPA ID: NY3503567 · 7,700 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Washingtonville Village shows 15 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 7,700.

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

F · 37
Avg Safety Score
7,700
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
41
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0068 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
8
Contaminants Flagged
$425K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Washingtonville Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade F

Service Area Demographics

$131,886
Median Household Income
12,025
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Washingtonville Village serves a community with a median household income of $131,886 and an estimated 12,025 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Washingtonville Village's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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
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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Washingtonville Village compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2806 at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2049 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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B 0 violations
C 2 violations
Herkimer Village
7,606 people
D 18 violations
D 22 violations
Fallsburg Who-ls-sf
7,850 people
C 21 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Washingtonville Village (EPA ID: NY3503567) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 7,700 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: F (37/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

41 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2025 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2025 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2025 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2025 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2024 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Unknown Monitoring Unresolved
March 1, 2024 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2806 Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 2806 Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2806 Other Violation 8 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Contaminant 2049 Other Violation 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Contaminant 2959 Other Violation 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
10992 0.0068 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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.

  • 10992 — Washingtonville
  • 12577 — Salisbury Mills

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Washingtonville Village (NY3503567) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washingtonville Village water safe to drink?

Washingtonville Village has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Washingtonville Village serve?

Washingtonville Village serves approximately 7,700 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Washingtonville Village get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

5
Confirmed Lead
2
Galvanized — Replacement Required
94
Unknown Material
1,745
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 7,700
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

Is water from Washingtonville Village safe to drink?
Washingtonville Village has a F safety grade based on 41 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Washingtonville Village's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Contaminant 2806, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Washingtonville Village serve?
Washingtonville Village serves approximately 7,700 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Washingtonville Village's water source?
Washingtonville Village draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Washingtonville Village's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0068 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Washingtonville Village's service area?
The Washingtonville Village service area has a median household income of $131,886. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Washingtonville Village get its water?
Washingtonville Village's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Washingtonville Village (EPA ID: NY3503567) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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