Water System Report NY

Saratoga County Water Authority

EPA ID: NY4530222 · 1,525 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Saratoga County Water Authority sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 1,525 people.

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

1,525
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$309K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$100,833
Median Household Income
17,834
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Saratoga County Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $100,833 and an estimated 17,834 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Saratoga County Water Authority's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate 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.

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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 County Water Authority (EPA ID: NY4530222) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,525 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 12831 in Gansevoort.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Saratoga County Water Authority (NY4530222) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saratoga County Water Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Saratoga County Water Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Saratoga County Water Authority serve?

Saratoga County Water Authority serves approximately 1,525 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Saratoga County Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
12
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,525
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?
Saratoga County Water Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Saratoga County Water Authority serve?
Saratoga County Water Authority serves approximately 1,525 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Saratoga County Water Authority's water source?
Saratoga County Water Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Saratoga County Water Authority's service area?
The Saratoga County Water Authority service area has a median household income of $100,833. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Saratoga County Water Authority get its water?
Saratoga County Water Authority's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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