Water System Report NY

White Sulphur Springs Water District

EPA ID: NY5203347 · 300 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, White Sulphur Springs Water District recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 300 people.

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

300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$191K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 1 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$56,597
Median Household Income
8,525
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The White Sulphur Springs Water District serves a community with a median household income of $56,597 and an estimated 8,525 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

White Sulphur Springs Water District'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.

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

About 1% of homes in Sullivan County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 92% 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

White Sulphur Springs Water District (EPA ID: NY5203347) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 12754 in Liberty.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for White Sulphur Springs Water District (NY5203347) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is White Sulphur Springs Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does White Sulphur Springs Water District serve?

White Sulphur Springs Water District serves approximately 300 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does White Sulphur Springs Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
171
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 300
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?
White Sulphur Springs 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 White Sulphur Springs Water District serve?
White Sulphur Springs Water District serves approximately 300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is White Sulphur Springs Water District's water source?
White Sulphur Springs Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of White Sulphur Springs Water District's service area?
The White Sulphur Springs Water District service area has a median household income of $56,597. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does White Sulphur Springs Water District get its water?
White Sulphur Springs Water District'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.
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