Seneca Falls
EPA ID: NY4901198 · 9,400 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Seneca Falls (NY4901198): 28 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the past five years, Seneca Falls recorded 28 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 9,400 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Seneca Falls Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Seneca Falls serves a community with a median household income of $61,443 and an estimated 20,227 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Seneca Falls'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Seneca Falls compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 2005 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Seneca Falls (EPA ID: NY4901198) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 9,400 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 28 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 | Contaminant 2005 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2010 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2015 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2020 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2031 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2036 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2037 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2040 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2041 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2042 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2043 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2044 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2046 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2047 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2051 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2065 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2067 | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2031 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2036 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2040 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2041 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2043 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2044 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2046 | Other Violation | 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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 Seneca Falls (NY4901198) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seneca Falls water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Seneca Falls; its 28 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Seneca Falls serve?
Seneca Falls serves approximately 9,400 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Seneca Falls get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Seneca Falls (NY): 28 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny4901198/
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