Ridgebury Lake Acres
EPA ID: NY3503626 · 250 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ridgebury Lake Acres (NY3503626): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. A total of 1 EPA violation spanning the past five monitoring years sit on Ridgebury Lake Acres's record - every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 250 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ridgebury Lake Acres Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ridgebury Lake Acres serves a community with a median household income of $144,879 and an estimated 5,017 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Ridgebury Lake Acres'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
Detected Contaminants
How Ridgebury Lake Acres compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Ridgebury Lake Acres (EPA ID: NY3503626) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 250 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00109 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.
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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 Ridgebury Lake Acres (NY3503626) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ridgebury Lake Acres water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Ridgebury Lake Acres; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Ridgebury Lake Acres serve?
Ridgebury Lake Acres serves approximately 250 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Ridgebury Lake Acres get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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