Clearing in the Woods
EPA ID: NY3903709 · 162 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Clearing in the Woods (NY3903709): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Clearing in the Woods posted zero EPA violations serving 162 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Clearing in the Woods Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Clearing in the Woods serves a community with a median household income of $180,455 and an estimated 4,914 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Clearing in the Woods'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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.
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
Clearing in the Woods (EPA ID: NY3903709) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 162 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 10560 in North Salem.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0054 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 3 (Low Risk)
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.
- 10560 - North Salem
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Clearing in the Woods (NY3903709) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clearing in the Woods water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Clearing in the Woods in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Clearing in the Woods serve?
Clearing in the Woods serves approximately 162 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Clearing in the Woods get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Clearing in the Woods Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny3903709/
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