Otego Village
EPA ID: NY3800155 · 1,010 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Otego Village (NY3800155): 9 violations on record since 2021. Per the federal file, all 9 violations logged for Otego Village carry a resolved status, and around 1,010 people get water from this system.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Otego Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Otego Village have a median household income of $73,966 and about 2,785 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Otego Village'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Otego Village (EPA ID: NY3800155) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,010 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 13825 in Otego.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 6 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, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| September 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| August 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 5 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0013 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 13825 - Otego
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Otego Village (NY3800155) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Otego Village water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Otego Village; its 9 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Otego Village serve?
Otego Village serves approximately 1,010 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Otego Village get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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