Owego Water District #3
EPA ID: NY5305671 · 2,150 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Owego Water District #3 (NY5305671): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Checked against the EPA violation database, Owego Water District #3 returns no entries for its service territory of 2,150 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Owego Water District #3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Owego Water District #3 have a median household income of $89,180 and about 7,438 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Owego Water District #3's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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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System Overview
Owego Water District #3 (EPA ID: NY5305671) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 2,150 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 13732 in Apalachin.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 13732 - Apalachin
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Owego Water District #3 (NY5305671) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Owego Water District #3 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Owego Water District #3 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 Owego Water District #3 serve?
Owego Water District #3 serves approximately 2,150 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Owego Water District #3 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Owego Water District #3 Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny5305671/
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