Historical Compliance Records NY

Rotterdam Water District #3

EPA ID: NY4600067 ยท 1,900 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Rotterdam Water District #3 (NY4600067): 2 violations on record since 2021. While 2 violations did appear in Rotterdam Water District #3's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 1,900 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,900
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$206K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rotterdam Water District #3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$77,280
Median Household Income
28,234
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
30%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Rotterdam Water District #3 have a median household income of $77,280 and about 28,234 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Rotterdam Water District #3'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

67 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Alexandria Bay Village
1,900 people
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1,917 people
B 0 violations
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1,926 people
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Mayville Village
1,856 people
D 49 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Rotterdam Water District #3 (EPA ID: NY4600067) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,900 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 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
January 1, 2021 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM 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
0.002 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Rotterdam Water District #3 (NY4600067) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rotterdam Water District #3 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Rotterdam Water District #3; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Rotterdam Water District #3 serve?

Rotterdam Water District #3 serves approximately 1,900 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Rotterdam Water District #3 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Rotterdam Water District #3 serve? ▼
Rotterdam Water District #3 serves approximately 1,900 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Rotterdam Water District #3's water source? ▼
Rotterdam Water District #3 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Rotterdam Water District #3's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Rotterdam Water District #3? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Rotterdam Water District #3 have a median household income of $77,280 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Rotterdam Water District #3 get its water? ▼
Rotterdam Water District #3'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rotterdam Water District #3 (NY): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny4600067/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Rotterdam Water District #3 (EPA ID: NY4600067) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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