The Meadows (of Otsego County)
EPA ID: NY3810482 · 402 people served · 1 ZIP code
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, The Meadows (of Otsego County) has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 402 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for The Meadows (of Otsego County) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The The Meadows (of Otsego County) serves a community with a median household income of $70,977 and an estimated 4,536 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
The Meadows (of Otsego County)'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.
About 2% of homes in Otsego 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
Comparable Water Systems
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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
The Meadows (of Otsego County) (EPA ID: NY3810482) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 402 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 13326 in Cooperstown.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 13326 — Cooperstown
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for The Meadows (of Otsego County) (NY3810482) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Meadows (of Otsego County) water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, The Meadows (of Otsego County) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does The Meadows (of Otsego County) serve?
The Meadows (of Otsego County) serves approximately 402 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does The Meadows (of Otsego County) get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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.