Historical Compliance Records NY 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Monticello Village

EPA ID: NY5203337 ยท 8,000 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Monticello Village (NY5203337): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. The five-year EPA compliance file for Monticello Village contains 57 violations, each documented and subsequently closed - the utility now operates in full compliance and continues to supply approximately 8,000 residents with water meeting current federal standards, including both health-based and monitoring requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
57
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
29
Contaminants Flagged
$178K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Monticello Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,601
Median Household Income
12,191
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Monticello Village serves a community with a median household income of $56,601 and an estimated 12,191 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Monticello Village'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Monticello Village compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Contaminant 2110 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 2 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 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Contaminant 2110 at 2 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 2 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. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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 $3,300 (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

Monticello Village (EPA ID: NY5203337) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 8,000 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 12701 in Monticello.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 57 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 57 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
July 1, 2021 Chlorite Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2043 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2044 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2046 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2047 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2051 Non-health-based Resolved
January 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 2 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 2 No
Atrazine Organic 2 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2043 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2044 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2046 Other Violation 2 No

Health Risk Details

Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)

Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.

Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Monticello Village (NY5203337) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monticello Village water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Monticello Village; its 57 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Monticello Village serve?

Monticello Village serves approximately 8,000 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Monticello Village get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
174
Detections
3
Latest sample
10/21/2025
Highest analyte
PFOA: 4.6 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 4.6 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Monticello Village'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 Monticello Village serve?
Monticello Village serves approximately 8,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Monticello Village's water source?
Monticello Village draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Monticello Village's service area?
The Monticello Village service area has a median household income of $56,601. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Monticello Village get its water?
Monticello Village'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Monticello Village (NY): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny5203337/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Monticello Village (EPA ID: NY5203337) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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