Schuylerville-victory Jwc
EPA ID: NY4500169 · 2,200 people served · 4 ZIP codes
Current EPA status: Schuylerville-victory Jwc, 3 open violations, 2,200 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2021) to 14 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Schuylerville-victory Jwc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Schuylerville-victory Jwc serves a community with a median household income of $91,075 and an estimated 49,446 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Schuylerville-victory Jwc'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.
About 1% of homes in Saratoga County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Schuylerville-victory Jwc compares to EPA limits
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 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Fecal Coliform at 5 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Contaminant 1028 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
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
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
Schuylerville-victory Jwc (EPA ID: NY4500169) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 2,200 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (74/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1017 | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Unknown | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1028 | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1028 | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1032 | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Unknown | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Unknown | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1028 | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1920 | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 5 | Yes |
| Contaminant 1028 | Other Violation | 3 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 1032 | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Contaminant 1017 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1920 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this 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
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 Schuylerville-victory Jwc (NY4500169) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Schuylerville-victory Jwc water safe to drink?
Schuylerville-victory Jwc has recorded 10 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Schuylerville-victory Jwc serve?
Schuylerville-victory Jwc serves approximately 2,200 people across 4 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Schuylerville-victory Jwc 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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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