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Waddington Village

EPA ID: NY4404400 · 944 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Waddington Village carries 14 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record — each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 944 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.

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

B · 75
Avg Safety Score
944
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
14
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00735 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
5
Contaminants Flagged
$121K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Waddington Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$63,125
Median Household Income
9,356
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Waddington Village serves a community with a median household income of $63,125 and an estimated 9,356 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

Waddington Village'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
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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Waddington Village compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 1052 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2806 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $240
Total Estimated Cost $640

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $640 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Waddington Village (EPA ID: NY4404400) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 944 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (75/100)

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

Violation History

14 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
November 1, 2024 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2024 Unknown Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2806 Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 7 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1052 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2806 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
13658 0.00735 mg/L No N/A
13694 0.0043 mg/L No N/A

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

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 Waddington Village (NY4404400) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waddington Village water safe to drink?

Waddington Village has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Waddington Village serve?

Waddington Village serves approximately 944 people across 5 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Waddington Village 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
3
Galvanized — Replacement Required
437
Unknown Material
24
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 944
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 Waddington Village safe to drink?
Waddington Village earns a B safety grade with 14 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Waddington Village's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Contaminant 1052. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Waddington Village serve?
Waddington Village serves approximately 944 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Waddington Village's water source?
Waddington Village draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Waddington Village's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00735 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Waddington Village's service area?
The Waddington Village 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 Waddington Village get its water?
Waddington Village'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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