Historical Compliance Records NY

Rural Ridge Water District

EPA ID: NY3503574 ยท 326 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rural Ridge Water District (NY3503574): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. On record: Rural Ridge Water District, 3 violations, all resolved, 326 in service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

326
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00469 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$468K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rural Ridge Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$115,227
Median Household Income
4,531
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rural Ridge Water District serves a community with a median household income of $115,227 and an estimated 4,531 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Rural Ridge Water District'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Rural Ridge Water District compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Rural Ridge Water District (EPA ID: NY3503574) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 326 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 10916 in Campbell Hall.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00469 mg/L No N/A

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

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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 Rural Ridge Water District (NY3503574) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rural Ridge Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Rural Ridge Water District; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Rural Ridge Water District serve?

Rural Ridge Water District serves approximately 326 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Rural Ridge Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Rural Ridge Water District's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Rural Ridge Water District serve?
Rural Ridge Water District serves approximately 326 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Rural Ridge Water District's water source?
Rural Ridge Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Rural Ridge Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00469 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Rural Ridge Water District's service area?
The Rural Ridge Water District service area has a median household income of $115,227. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Rural Ridge Water District get its water?
Rural Ridge Water District'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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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