Health Violations Found NY 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate

EPA ID: NY4315999 · 55 people served · 1 ZIP code

Per EPA records, Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate: 1 unresolved violation, 55 people in service area.

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

B · 81
Avg Safety Score
55
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00109 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$430K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$112,404
Median Household Income
3,324
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate serves a community with a median household income of $112,404 and an estimated 3,324 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

Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Rockland 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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

76 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,300 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate (EPA ID: NY4315999) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 55 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 10974 in Sloatsburg.

Average Home Safety Score: B (81/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 1 remains unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2024 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
February 17, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
February 1, 2023 Unknown Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
10974 0.00109 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free 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 Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate (NY4315999) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate water safe to drink?

Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate serve?

Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate serves approximately 55 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate 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
2
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 55
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

Is water from Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate safe to drink?
Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate earns a B safety grade with 8 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate serve?
Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate serves approximately 55 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate's water source?
Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00109 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate's service area?
The Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate service area has a median household income of $112,404. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate get its water?
Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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