Water System Report NY

Colton Water District

EPA ID: NY4404404 ยท 850 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Colton Water District (NY4404404): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for Colton Water District: clean, five years, 850 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

850
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00255 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$118K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,114
Median Household Income
22,510
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Colton Water District serves a community with a median household income of $57,114 and an estimated 22,510 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% 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

Colton 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

Infrastructure Risk

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 88% 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 $800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Colton Water District (EPA ID: NY4404404) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 850 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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
0.00255 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 Colton Water District (NY4404404) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Colton Water District 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 Colton Water District serve?

Colton Water District serves approximately 850 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Colton Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Colton 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 Colton Water District serve?
Colton Water District serves approximately 850 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Colton Water District's water source?
Colton Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Colton Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00255 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Colton Water District's service area?
The Colton Water District service area has a median household income of $57,114. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Colton Water District get its water?
Colton 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.

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