Water System Report NY

Richmondville Village

EPA ID: NY4700097 · 918 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring for Richmondville Village: clean, five years, 918 residents.

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

918
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$147K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Richmondville Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,750
Median Household Income
2,176
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Richmondville Village serves a community with a median household income of $58,750 and an estimated 2,176 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Richmondville Village'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Schoharie County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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D 0 violations
Schoharie Village
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C 1 violation
A 5 violations
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930 people
D 0 violations
Woodridge Village
902 people
D 13 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Richmondville Village (EPA ID: NY4700097) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 918 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 12149 in Richmondville.

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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ZIP Codes Served

  • 12149 — Richmondville

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Richmondville Village (NY4700097) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richmondville Village water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Richmondville Village serve?

Richmondville Village serves approximately 918 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Richmondville Village 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
21
Unknown Material
232
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 918
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?
Richmondville Village meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Richmondville Village serve?
Richmondville Village serves approximately 918 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Richmondville Village's water source?
Richmondville Village draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Richmondville Village's service area?
The Richmondville Village service area has a median household income of $58,750. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Richmondville Village get its water?
Richmondville Village'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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