Sugar Loaf Hills
EPA ID: NY3503576 · 591 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sugar Loaf Hills (NY3503576): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, Sugar Loaf Hills carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 591 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sugar Loaf Hills Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Sugar Loaf Hills serves a community with a median household income of $147,011 and an estimated 11,937 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Sugar Loaf Hills'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.
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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New York
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Sugar Loaf Hills (EPA ID: NY3503576) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 591 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 10918 in Chester.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0013 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 10918 - Chester
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sugar Loaf Hills (NY3503576) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sugar Loaf Hills water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Sugar Loaf Hills 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 Sugar Loaf Hills serve?
Sugar Loaf Hills serves approximately 591 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Sugar Loaf Hills get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sugar Loaf Hills Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny3503576/
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