Water System Report NY

U.s.m.a. - Lusk System

EPA ID: NY3511887 ยท 8,000 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for U.s.m.a. - Lusk System (NY3511887): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at U.s.m.a. - Lusk System shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 8,000 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,000
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00269 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for U.s.m.a. - Lusk System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$117,903
Median Household Income
11,822
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The U.s.m.a. - Lusk System serves a community with a median household income of $117,903 and an estimated 11,822 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

U.s.m.a. - Lusk System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate 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.

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

U.s.m.a. - Lusk System (EPA ID: NY3511887) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 8,000 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00269 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 U.s.m.a. - Lusk System (NY3511887) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is U.s.m.a. - Lusk System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for U.s.m.a. - Lusk System 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 U.s.m.a. - Lusk System serve?

U.s.m.a. - Lusk System serves approximately 8,000 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does U.s.m.a. - Lusk System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
U.s.m.a. - Lusk System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does U.s.m.a. - Lusk System serve?
U.s.m.a. - Lusk System serves approximately 8,000 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is U.s.m.a. - Lusk System's water source?
U.s.m.a. - Lusk System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in U.s.m.a. - Lusk System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00269 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of U.s.m.a. - Lusk System's service area?
The U.s.m.a. - Lusk System service area has a median household income of $117,903. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does U.s.m.a. - Lusk System get its water?
U.s.m.a. - Lusk System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). U.s.m.a. - Lusk System Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny3511887/
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