Carlton Water District
EPA ID: NY3604569 · 2,800 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Carlton Water District (NY3604569): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, Carlton Water District carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 2,800 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Carlton Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Carlton Water District serves a community with a median household income of $92,708 and an estimated 5,236 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 60% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Carlton Water District'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New York
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
Carlton Water District (EPA ID: NY3604569) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 2,800 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
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 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Carlton Water District (NY3604569) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carlton Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Carlton Water District 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 Carlton Water District serve?
Carlton Water District serves approximately 2,800 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Carlton Water District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Carlton Water District Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny3604569/
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