Carlton Water District
EPA ID: NY3604569 · 2,800 people served · 4 ZIP codes
EPA compliance records for Carlton Water District show 1 unresolved violation — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 2,800 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 5 (2022) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Carlton Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Carlton Water District serves a community with a median household income of $86,854 and an estimated 17,715 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% 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.
About 1% of homes in Orleans 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Carlton Water District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 1028 at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 1032 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 1017 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 1095 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2806 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (74/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1028 | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1028 | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1028 | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1028 | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1028 | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1095 | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1028 | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 1028 | Other Violation | 7 | Yes |
| Contaminant 1032 | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Contaminant 1017 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
| Contaminant 1095 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
| Contaminant 2806 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
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: 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 Carlton Water District (NY3604569) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carlton Water District water safe to drink?
Carlton Water District has recorded 11 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 Carlton Water District serve?
Carlton Water District serves approximately 2,800 people across 4 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Carlton Water District 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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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