Health Violations Found NY 10 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

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

B · 74
Avg Safety Score
2,200
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
19
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
8
Contaminants Flagged
$250K
Median Home Value in Service Area

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

$91,075
Median Household Income
49,446
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

Groundwater

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

70 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Schuylerville-victory Jwc 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) 1 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 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.

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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

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Comparable Water Systems

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Buchanan Village
2,200 people
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0 violations
C 43 violations
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Wolcott Village
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0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $900
Radon Mitigation $600
Water Filtration $225
PFAS Treatment $125
Total Estimated Cost $1,850

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $12,485

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$13,910
10 years
$27,820
20 years
$55,640

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,850 (one-time) vs. $27,820 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

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

10 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 3 remain unresolved.

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:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
12884 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
12871 0.001 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
12
Galvanized — Replacement Required
520
Unknown Material
237
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: 2,200
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 Schuylerville-victory Jwc safe to drink?
Schuylerville-victory Jwc earns a B safety grade with 19 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Schuylerville-victory Jwc's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Fecal Coliform, Contaminant 1028. 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 Schuylerville-victory Jwc serve?
Schuylerville-victory Jwc serves approximately 2,200 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Schuylerville-victory Jwc's water source?
Schuylerville-victory Jwc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Schuylerville-victory Jwc's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Schuylerville-victory Jwc's service area?
The Schuylerville-victory Jwc service area has a median household income of $91,075. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Schuylerville-victory Jwc get its water?
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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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