Water System Report NY

Otisville Correctional Facility

EPA ID: NY3510586 · 892 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Otisville Correctional Facility kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 892 people served.

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

892
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$313K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Otisville Correctional Facility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,265
Median Household Income
3,940
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Otisville Correctional Facility serves a community with a median household income of $79,265 and an estimated 3,940 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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

Otisville Correctional Facility'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

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

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New York

A 3 violations
D 14 violations
C 5 violations
0 violations
C 10 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Otisville Correctional Facility (EPA ID: NY3510586) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 892 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 10963 in Otisville.

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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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 Otisville Correctional Facility (NY3510586) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otisville Correctional Facility water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Otisville Correctional Facility has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Otisville Correctional Facility serve?

Otisville Correctional Facility serves approximately 892 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Otisville Correctional Facility get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
0
Unknown Material
45
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 892
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?
Otisville Correctional Facility meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Otisville Correctional Facility serve?
Otisville Correctional Facility serves approximately 892 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Otisville Correctional Facility's water source?
Otisville Correctional Facility draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Otisville Correctional Facility's service area?
The Otisville Correctional Facility service area has a median household income of $79,265. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Otisville Correctional Facility get its water?
Otisville Correctional Facility'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.
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