Schaghticoke Water District #3
EPA ID: NY4100062 · 1,100 people served · 3 ZIP codes
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Schaghticoke Water District #3 has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 1,100 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2021) to 1 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Schaghticoke Water District #3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Schaghticoke Water District #3 serves a community with a median household income of $110,387 and an estimated 59,271 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?
Schaghticoke Water District #3's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Rensselaer County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
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
Schaghticoke Water District #3 (EPA ID: NY4100062) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,100 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Schaghticoke Water District #3 (NY4100062) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Schaghticoke Water District #3 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Schaghticoke Water District #3 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Schaghticoke Water District #3 serve?
Schaghticoke Water District #3 serves approximately 1,100 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Schaghticoke Water District #3 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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.