Border City Water District
EPA ID: NY4911740 · 1,600 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Border City Water District (NY4911740): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, the SDWIS file for Border City Water District lists no EPA violations for this supplier, whose service area covers 1,600 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Border City Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Border City Water District have a median household income of $63,915 and about 9,429 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Border City 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New York
System Overview
Border City Water District (EPA ID: NY4911740) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,600 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 13165 in Waterloo.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0083 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 13165 - Waterloo
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Border City Water District (NY4911740) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Border City Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Border City Water District 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 Border City Water District serve?
Border City Water District serves approximately 1,600 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Border City Water District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Border City Water District Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny4911740/
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