Veolia of Owego
EPA ID: NY5304409 · 4,850 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Veolia of Owego (NY5304409): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Veolia of Owego posted zero EPA violations serving 4,850 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Veolia of Owego Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Veolia of Owego serves a community with a median household income of $70,796 and an estimated 11,713 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Veolia of Owego'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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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
Veolia of Owego (EPA ID: NY5304409) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 4,850 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 13827 in Owego.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0024 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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree 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.
- 13827 - Owego
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Veolia of Owego (NY5304409) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Veolia of Owego water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Veolia of Owego in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Veolia of Owego serve?
Veolia of Owego serves approximately 4,850 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Veolia of Owego get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Veolia of Owego Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny5304409/
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