Watkins Glen Village
EPA ID: NY4801188 · 2,149 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Watkins Glen Village (NY4801188): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Watkins Glen Village earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring - no violations in five years across a service area of 2,149 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Watkins Glen Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Watkins Glen Village serves a community with a median household income of $57,006 and an estimated 10,859 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 60% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Watkins Glen 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New York
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Watkins Glen Village (EPA ID: NY4801188) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 2,149 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0015 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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 the full compliance record for Watkins Glen Village (NY4801188) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Watkins Glen Village water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Watkins Glen Village in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Watkins Glen Village serve?
Watkins Glen Village serves approximately 2,149 people across 4 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Watkins Glen Village get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Watkins Glen Village Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny4801188/
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