Oak Beach Public Water Supply
EPA ID: NY5130214 · 66 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Oak Beach Public Water Supply (NY5130214): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Even though Oak Beach Public Water Supply accumulated 1 violation over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 66 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Oak Beach Public Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Oak Beach Public Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $132,396 and an estimated 58,573 residents across its service area. Approximately 91% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Oak Beach Public Water Supply'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Oak Beach Public Water Supply compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 1085 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. 20 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
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
Oak Beach Public Water Supply (EPA ID: NY5130214) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 66 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1085 | 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 1085 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00375 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.
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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 Oak Beach Public Water Supply (NY5130214) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oak Beach Public Water Supply water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Oak Beach Public Water Supply; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Oak Beach Public Water Supply serve?
Oak Beach Public Water Supply serves approximately 66 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Oak Beach Public Water Supply get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Oak Beach Public Water Supply (NY): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny5130214/
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