Water System Report NY

Glassbury Court at Cold Spring

EPA ID: NY3909004 · 250 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring for Glassbury Court at Cold Spring: clean, five years, 250 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

250
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$591K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 85% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 5 (2022) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Demographics

$163,040
Median Household Income
28,894
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Glassbury Court at Cold Spring serves a community with a median household income of $163,040 and an estimated 28,894 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Glassbury Court at Cold Spring'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Westchester 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

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 98% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,300 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Glassbury Court at Cold Spring (EPA ID: NY3909004) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 250 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 10598 in Yorktown Heights.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

  • 10598 — Yorktown Heights

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Glassbury Court at Cold Spring (NY3909004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glassbury Court at Cold Spring water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Glassbury Court at Cold Spring has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Glassbury Court at Cold Spring serve?

Glassbury Court at Cold Spring serves approximately 250 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Glassbury Court at Cold Spring 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
90
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 250
Reported to New York

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Glassbury Court at Cold Spring meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Glassbury Court at Cold Spring serve?
Glassbury Court at Cold Spring serves approximately 250 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Glassbury Court at Cold Spring's water source?
Glassbury Court at Cold Spring draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Glassbury Court at Cold Spring's service area?
The Glassbury Court at Cold Spring service area has a median household income of $163,040. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Glassbury Court at Cold Spring get its water?
Glassbury Court at Cold Spring'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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