Sandy Creek/lacona Joint Waterworks
EPA ID: NY3704365 · 1,469 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Sandy Creek/lacona Joint Waterworks (NY3704365): 6 violations on record since 2021. Per the federal file, all 6 violations logged for Sandy Creek/lacona Joint Waterworks carry a resolved status, and around 1,469 people get water from this system.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sandy Creek/lacona Joint Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Sandy Creek/lacona Joint Waterworks have a median household income of $67,619 and about 8,362 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 55% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Sandy Creek/lacona Joint Waterworks's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Sandy Creek/lacona Joint Waterworks (EPA ID: NY3704365) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,469 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 5 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0025 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
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 available EPA compliance records for Sandy Creek/lacona Joint Waterworks (NY3704365) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sandy Creek/lacona Joint Waterworks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Sandy Creek/lacona Joint Waterworks; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Sandy Creek/lacona Joint Waterworks serve?
Sandy Creek/lacona Joint Waterworks serves approximately 1,469 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Sandy Creek/lacona Joint Waterworks get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sandy Creek/lacona Joint Waterworks (NY): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny3704365/
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