Water System Report NY

Parkwood Village Apartments

EPA ID: NY4505644 · 400 people served · 50 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Parkwood Village Apartments — the supplier serving 400 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

400
People Served
50
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 49 (2022) to 150 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$69,505
Median Household Income
155,313
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
31th
Poverty Percentile
32th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Parkwood Village Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $69,505 and an estimated 155,313 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% 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

Parkwood Village Apartments'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
78th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Albany 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 78th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,086
Flood Insurance $240
PFAS Treatment $12
Total Estimated Cost $2,538

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,538 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Parkwood Village Apartments (EPA ID: NY4505644) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 400 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 50 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

This system serves 50 ZIP codes:

12201 · 12202 · 12203 · 12204 · 12205 12206 · 12207 · 12208 · 12209 · 12210 12211 · 12212 · 12214 · 12220 · 12222 12223 · 12224 · 12225 · 12226 · 12227 12228 · 12229 · 12230 · 12231 · 12232 12233 · 12234 · 12235 · 12236 · 12237 12238 · 12239 · 12240 · 12241 · 12242 12243 · 12244 · 12245 · 12246 · 12247 12248 · 12249 · 12250 · 12252 · 12255 12256 · 12257 · 12260 · 12261 · 12288

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Parkwood Village Apartments (NY4505644) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parkwood Village Apartments water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Parkwood Village Apartments has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Parkwood Village Apartments serve?

Parkwood Village Apartments serves approximately 400 people across 50 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Parkwood Village Apartments 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
21
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 400
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

Should I use a water filter?
Parkwood Village Apartments meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Parkwood Village Apartments serve?
Parkwood Village Apartments serves approximately 400 people with drinking water across 50 ZIP codes.
What is Parkwood Village Apartments's water source?
Parkwood Village Apartments draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Parkwood Village Apartments's service area?
The Parkwood Village Apartments service area has a median household income of $69,505. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Parkwood Village Apartments get its water?
Parkwood Village Apartments'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.
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