Seneca County Water District #1
EPA ID: NY4912215 · 1,820 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Seneca County Water District #1 (NY4912215): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. With a five-year violation-free history, Seneca County Water District #1 delivers safe water to 1,820 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Seneca County Water District #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Seneca County Water District #1 serves a community with a median household income of $78,125 and an estimated 3,523 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% 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 County Water District #1'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
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 County Water District #1 (EPA ID: NY4912215) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,820 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 14541 in Romulus.
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 | 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.
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.
- 14541 - Romulus
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Seneca County Water District #1 (NY4912215) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seneca County Water District #1 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Seneca County Water District #1 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 Seneca County Water District #1 serve?
Seneca County Water District #1 serves approximately 1,820 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Seneca County Water District #1 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Seneca County Water District #1 Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny4912215/
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