Water System Report NY

Mcwa Kendall Water District

EPA ID: NY3630094 · 3,000 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Mcwa Kendall Water District has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 3,000 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
3,000
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$163K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mcwa Kendall Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$81,598
Median Household Income
44,520
Service Area Population
48%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mcwa Kendall Water District serves a community with a median household income of $81,598 and an estimated 44,520 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 48% 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?

Surface Water

Mcwa Kendall 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Monroe County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $900
Radon Mitigation $600
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $1,575

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

MCWA KENDALL WATER DISTRICT (EPA ID: NY3630094) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 3,000 people from surface water sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water 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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs 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 Mcwa Kendall Water District (NY3630094) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcwa Kendall Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Mcwa Kendall Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Mcwa Kendall Water District serve?

Mcwa Kendall Water District serves approximately 3,000 people across 4 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Mcwa Kendall 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
5
Unknown Material
862
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 2004-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,000
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 Mcwa Kendall Water District safe to drink?
Mcwa Kendall Water District has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Mcwa Kendall Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mcwa Kendall Water District serve?
Mcwa Kendall Water District serves approximately 3,000 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Mcwa Kendall Water District's water source?
Mcwa Kendall Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mcwa Kendall Water District's service area?
The Mcwa Kendall Water District service area has a median household income of $81,598. EPA EJScreen data classifies 48% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mcwa Kendall Water District get its water?
Mcwa Kendall 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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