Water System Report NY

Town of Waterloo Water District

EPA ID: NY4940015 · 250 people served · 1 ZIP code

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Town of Waterloo Water District has supplied tap water to 250 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

250
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$119K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Waterloo Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,915
Median Household Income
9,429
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Waterloo Water District serves a community with a median household income of $63,915 and an estimated 9,429 residents across its service area. 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?

Surface Water

Town of Waterloo 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Seneca County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

74 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Town of Waterloo Water District (EPA ID: NY4940015) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 250 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 13165 in Waterloo.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free 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 Town of Waterloo Water District (NY4940015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Waterloo Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Town of Waterloo Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Town of Waterloo Water District serve?

Town of Waterloo Water District serves approximately 250 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Town of Waterloo Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
177
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 250
Reported to New York

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Town of Waterloo Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Town of Waterloo Water District serve?
Town of Waterloo Water District serves approximately 250 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Town of Waterloo Water District's water source?
Town of Waterloo Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Waterloo Water District's service area?
The Town of Waterloo Water District service area has a median household income of $63,915. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Town of Waterloo Water District get its water?
Town of Waterloo 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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