Water System Report NY

Mount Fuji

EPA ID: NY4320531 · 282 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Mount Fuji has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 282 residents.

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

282
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$468K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mount Fuji Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,406
Median Household Income
1,170
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mount Fuji serves a community with a median household income of $81,406 and an estimated 1,170 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% 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

Mount Fuji'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
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

79 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

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

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,500
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,400

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 $3,400 (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

Mount Fuji (EPA ID: NY4320531) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 282 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 10931 in Hillburn.

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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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 Mount Fuji (NY4320531) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Fuji water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Mount Fuji has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Mount Fuji serve?

Mount Fuji serves approximately 282 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Mount Fuji 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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 282
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?
Mount Fuji meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mount Fuji serve?
Mount Fuji serves approximately 282 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mount Fuji's water source?
Mount Fuji draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mount Fuji's service area?
The Mount Fuji service area has a median household income of $81,406. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mount Fuji get its water?
Mount Fuji'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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