Seneca Falls
EPA ID: NY4901198 · 9,400 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Seneca Falls (NY4901198): 28 violations on record since 2021. Past violations at Seneca Falls total 28, all marked resolved; it supplies 9,400 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Seneca Falls Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Seneca Falls have a median household income of $61,443 and about 20,227 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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
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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 | Endrin | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | BHC-GAMMA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Methoxychlor | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Toxaphene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Dalapon | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | OXAMYL | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Simazine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Picloram | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Dinoseb | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Aldicarb sulfoxide | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Aldicarb sulfone | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Carbofuran | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Aldicarb | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | LASSO | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Heptachlor | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2021 | Heptachlor epoxide | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endrin | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| BHC-GAMMA | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Methoxychlor | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Toxaphene | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Dalapon | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| OXAMYL | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Simazine | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Picloram | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Dinoseb | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Aldicarb sulfoxide | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Aldicarb sulfone | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Carbofuran | 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 | 2026-06-30 |
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
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 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: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Seneca Falls (NY): 28 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny4901198/
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