Water System Report NY

Ogdensburg City

EPA ID: NY4404394 ยท 10,064 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ogdensburg City (NY4404394): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Ogdensburg City stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 10,064 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS

10,064
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$102K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ogdensburg City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,488
Median Household Income
15,615
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ogdensburg City serves a community with a median household income of $66,488 and an estimated 15,615 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Ogdensburg City'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

69 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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 $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Ogdensburg City (EPA ID: NY4404394) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 10,064 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 13669 in Ogdensburg.

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
0.0014 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.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Ogdensburg City (NY4404394) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ogdensburg City water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ogdensburg City 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 Ogdensburg City serve?

Ogdensburg City serves approximately 10,064 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Ogdensburg City get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
87

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Ogdensburg City meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ogdensburg City serve?
Ogdensburg City serves approximately 10,064 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ogdensburg City's water source?
Ogdensburg City draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ogdensburg City's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0014 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ogdensburg City's service area?
The Ogdensburg City service area has a median household income of $66,488. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ogdensburg City get its water?
Ogdensburg City'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ogdensburg City, NY: Serves 10K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny4404394/
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