Bear Mountain Water Supply
EPA ID: NY4317681 · 3,564 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bear Mountain Water Supply (NY4317681): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. On record: Bear Mountain Water Supply, 1 violation, all resolved, 3,564 in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bear Mountain Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Bear Mountain Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $121,889 and an estimated 26,831 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bear Mountain Water Supply'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Bear Mountain Water Supply compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Fecal Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 30 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 3 exceed 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
Bear Mountain Water Supply (EPA ID: NY4317681) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 3,564 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.010775 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.
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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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bear Mountain Water Supply (NY4317681) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bear Mountain Water Supply water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bear Mountain Water Supply; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Bear Mountain Water Supply serve?
Bear Mountain Water Supply serves approximately 3,564 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Bear Mountain Water Supply get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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What You Can Do
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