Cayuga Heights Village
EPA ID: NY5404411 · 3,170 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cayuga Heights Village (NY5404411): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Cayuga Heights Village's compliance file in EPA SDWIS lists no violations, whether health-based or monitoring and reporting, for a utility that supplies water to approximately 3,170 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cayuga Heights Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Cayuga Heights Village have a median household income of $69,689 and about 66,495 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Cayuga Heights 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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Cayuga Heights Village (EPA ID: NY5404411) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 3,170 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 14850 in Ithaca.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0005 mg/L | No | 2017-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 14850 - Ithaca
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Cayuga Heights Village (NY5404411) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cayuga Heights Village water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Cayuga Heights Village 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 Cayuga Heights Village serve?
Cayuga Heights Village serves approximately 3,170 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Cayuga Heights Village get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cayuga Heights Village Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny5404411/
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