Health Violations Found NY 6 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Wawayanda Water District#1

EPA ID: NY3530066 · 850 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Compliance tracking for Wawayanda Water District#1 shows 6 pending violations logged in the EPA system — the supplier delivers water to approximately 850 residents while those findings remain open.

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

D · 54
Avg Safety Score
850
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
18
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
6
Contaminants Flagged
$336K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 5 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wawayanda Water District#1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$133,508
Median Household Income
58,428
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wawayanda Water District#1 serves a community with a median household income of $133,508 and an estimated 58,428 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Wawayanda Water District#1'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.

Elevated 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.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Wawayanda Water District#1 compares to EPA limits

Chlorite 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 1032 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 1028 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Chlorite at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.

Contaminant 2806 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Chlorite was detected in this water system. ferrous sulfate reduction filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New York

C 3 violations
B 1 violation
Lyons Falls Village
850 people
C 0 violations
C 0 violations

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 $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $16,775

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$15,890
10 years
$31,780
20 years
$63,560

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $31,780 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

WAWAYANDA WD#1 (EPA ID: NY3530066) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 850 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (54/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

6 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 6 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 1028 Health-based Resolved
February 1, 2023 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2023 Contaminant 1032 Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1032 Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Chlorite Monitoring 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 6 Yes
Contaminant 1032 Other Violation 4 No
Contaminant 1028 Other Violation 2 Yes
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Contaminant 2806 Other Violation 1 No
E. coli Microbiological 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))

Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.

Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
10973 0.001 mg/L No N/A

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wawayanda Water District#1 (NY3530066) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wawayanda Water District#1 water safe to drink?

Wawayanda Water District#1 has recorded 6 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Wawayanda Water District#1 serve?

Wawayanda Water District#1 serves approximately 850 people across 4 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Wawayanda Water District#1 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
21
Unknown Material
0
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 2003-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 864
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

Is water from Wawayanda Water District#1 safe to drink?
Wawayanda Water District#1 has a D safety grade based on 18 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Wawayanda Water District#1's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Contaminant 1032, Contaminant 1028, Chlorite. 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 Wawayanda Water District#1 serve?
Wawayanda Water District#1 serves approximately 850 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Wawayanda Water District#1's water source?
Wawayanda Water District#1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Wawayanda Water District#1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Wawayanda Water District#1's service area?
The Wawayanda Water District#1 service area has a median household income of $133,508. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Wawayanda Water District#1 get its water?
Wawayanda Water District#1'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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