Water System Report NY

Cobleskill Water District

EPA ID: NY4730048 · 500 people served · 1 ZIP code

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Cobleskill Water District reported no EPA violations for its service population of 500.

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

500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$172K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 14 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Demographics

$73,006
Median Household Income
7,883
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cobleskill Water District serves a community with a median household income of $73,006 and an estimated 7,883 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% 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

Cobleskill Water District'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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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 $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Cobleskill Water District (EPA ID: NY4730048) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 500 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 12043 in Cobleskill.

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 Cobleskill Water District (NY4730048) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cobleskill Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Cobleskill Water District serve?

Cobleskill Water District serves approximately 500 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Cobleskill Water District 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
48
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: 500
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?
Cobleskill Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cobleskill Water District serve?
Cobleskill Water District serves approximately 500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cobleskill Water District's water source?
Cobleskill Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cobleskill Water District's service area?
The Cobleskill Water District service area has a median household income of $73,006. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cobleskill Water District get its water?
Cobleskill Water District'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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