Water System Report NY

Norwood

EPA ID: NY4404393 ยท 1,685 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Norwood (NY4404393): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at Norwood shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 1,685 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,685
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0026 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$121K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Norwood Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,125
Median Household Income
50,867
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Norwood serves a community with a median household income of $63,125 and an estimated 50,867 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Norwood'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

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 83% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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1,680 people
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1,700 people
4 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $988
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,388

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

Norwood (EPA ID: NY4404393) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,685 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0026 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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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 Norwood (NY4404393) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norwood water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Norwood in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Norwood serve?

Norwood serves approximately 1,685 people across 8 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Norwood get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Norwood meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Norwood serve?
Norwood serves approximately 1,685 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Norwood's water source?
Norwood draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Norwood's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0026 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Norwood's service area?
The Norwood service area has a median household income of $63,125. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Norwood get its water?
Norwood'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.

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