Historical Compliance Records NY

Corning City

EPA ID: NY5001209 ยท 10,300 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Corning City (NY5001209): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). Over the past five years, Corning City recorded 29 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 10,300 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

F ยท 38
Avg Safety Score
10,300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
29
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0061 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
29
Contaminants Flagged
$168K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Corning City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade F

Service Area Demographics

$73,831
Median Household Income
18,752
Service Area Population
47%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Corning City serves a community with a median household income of $73,831 and an estimated 18,752 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 47% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Corning City's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

71 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

Detected Contaminants

How Corning City compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Contaminant 2110 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)

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.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New York

C 0 violations
3 violations
B 2 violations
Ogdensburg City
10,064 people
0 violations
St James Water District
10,587 people
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Corning City (EPA ID: NY5001209) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 10,300 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 14830 in Corning.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: F (38/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 29 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 29 resolved, 0 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
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2043 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2044 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2046 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2047 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2051 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2065 Non-health-based Resolved

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
0.0061 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$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 Corning City (NY5001209) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corning City water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Corning City; its 29 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Corning City serve?

Corning City serves approximately 10,300 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Corning City get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
3
Latest sample
11/15/2023
Highest analyte
PFOA: 12.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 12.2 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFBS 6.7 ppt โ€” โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Corning City safe to drink?
Corning City has a F safety grade based on 29 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Corning City's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Atrazine, Benzene, Contaminant 2110. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Corning City serve?
Corning City serves approximately 10,300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Corning City's water source?
Corning City draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Corning City's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0061 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Corning City's service area?
The Corning City service area has a median household income of $73,831. EPA EJScreen data classifies 47% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Corning City get its water?
Corning City's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Corning City (NY): 29 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny5001209/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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