Water System Report NY

Hermon Water District

EPA ID: NY4404386 · 492 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Hermon Water District kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 492 people served.

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

C · 63
Avg Safety Score
492
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$91K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hermon Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$60,727
Median Household Income
5,229
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hermon Water District serves a community with a median household income of $60,727 and an estimated 5,229 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hermon Water District'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in St. Lawrence 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

69 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $840
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,240

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

HERMON WATER DISTRICT (EPA ID: NY4404386) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 492 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (63/100)

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

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hermon Water District (NY4404386) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hermon Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Hermon Water District serve?

Hermon Water District serves approximately 492 people across 5 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Hermon Water District 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:

1
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
12
Unknown Material
168
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 492
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 Hermon Water District safe to drink?
Hermon Water District has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Hermon Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hermon Water District serve?
Hermon Water District serves approximately 492 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Hermon Water District's water source?
Hermon Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hermon Water District's service area?
The Hermon Water District service area has a median household income of $60,727. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hermon Water District get its water?
Hermon Water District'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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