Saratoga Springs City (geyser Crest)
EPA ID: NY4500178 · 4,000 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Saratoga Springs City (geyser Crest) (NY4500178): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, the SDWIS file for Saratoga Springs City (geyser Crest) lists no EPA violations for this supplier, whose service area covers 4,000 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Saratoga Springs City (geyser Crest) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Saratoga Springs City (geyser Crest) have a median household income of $98,374 and about 39,657 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Saratoga Springs City (geyser Crest)'s water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
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
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New York
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
Saratoga Springs City (geyser Crest) (EPA ID: NY4500178) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 4,000 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 12866 in Saratoga Springs.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.003 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 12866 - Saratoga Springs
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Saratoga Springs City (geyser Crest) (NY4500178) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saratoga Springs City (geyser Crest) water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Saratoga Springs City (geyser Crest) 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 Saratoga Springs City (geyser Crest) serve?
Saratoga Springs City (geyser Crest) serves approximately 4,000 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Saratoga Springs City (geyser Crest) get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Saratoga Springs City (geyser Crest) Water Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny4500178/
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