Heritage Springs Water Works
EPA ID: NY4522501 ยท 3,200 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Heritage Springs Water Works (NY4522501): 21 violations on record since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Heritage Springs Water Works recorded 21 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 3,200 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Heritage Springs Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Heritage Springs Water Works have a median household income of $101,727 and about 34,140 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Heritage Springs Water Works'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
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System Overview
Heritage Springs Water Works (EPA ID: NY4522501) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 3,200 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 12020 in Ballston Spa.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 20 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2023 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Vinyl chloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Trichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Tetrachloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | CHLOROBENZENE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Toluene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Ethylbenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Tetrachloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0012 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 12020 - Ballston Spa
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Heritage Springs Water Works (NY4522501) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heritage Springs Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Heritage Springs Water Works; its 21 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Heritage Springs Water Works serve?
Heritage Springs Water Works serves approximately 3,200 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Heritage Springs Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Heritage Springs Water Works (NY): 21 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny4522501/
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