Current Noncompliance NY

South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1

EPA ID: NY3510641 ยท 3,400 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1 (NY3510641): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. 3 open EPA findings remain on record at South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1 - the utility supplies approximately 3,400 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,400
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
22
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00501 mg/L
Max Lead Level
17
Contaminants Flagged
$424K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$95,287
Median Household Income
75,803
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $95,287 and an estimated 75,803 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% 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

South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1'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.

Elevated 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1 compares to EPA limits

Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Bromate 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Cadmium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen
Selenium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage
Chromium 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L)
Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Chromium at 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L). Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen). Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $300
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,850

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,850 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1 (EPA ID: NY3510641) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 3,400 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

3 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 19 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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
March 8, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 8, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 26, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Bromate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Bromate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Bromate Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Nickel Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Bromate Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Mercury Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00501 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 South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1 (NY3510641) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1 serve?

South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1 serves approximately 3,400 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Mercury, Bromate, Cadmium, Selenium. 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 South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1 serve?
South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1 serves approximately 3,400 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1's water source?
South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00501 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1's service area?
The South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1 service area has a median household income of $95,287. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1 get its water?
South Blooming Grove Village Water District 1'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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