Worcester Water District #2 - Worcester
EPA ID: NY3800160 · 656 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Worcester Water District #2 - Worcester (NY3800160): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. On record: Worcester Water District #2 - Worcester, 1 violation, all resolved, 656 in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Worcester Water District #2 - Worcester Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Worcester Water District #2 - Worcester serves a community with a median household income of $74,271 and an estimated 2,589 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Worcester Water District #2 - Worcester's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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
Detected Contaminants
How Worcester Water District #2 - Worcester compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule 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
Worcester Water District #2 - Worcester (EPA ID: NY3800160) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 656 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, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000799 mg/L | No | N/A |
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 1 (High 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 Worcester Water District #2 - Worcester (NY3800160) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Worcester Water District #2 - Worcester water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Worcester Water District #2 - Worcester; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Worcester Water District #2 - Worcester serve?
Worcester Water District #2 - Worcester serves approximately 656 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Worcester Water District #2 - Worcester get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Worcester Water District #2 - Worcester: 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny3800160/
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What You Can Do
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