Water System Report NY

Cayuga Heights Village

EPA ID: NY5404411 · 3,170 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Cayuga Heights Village reported no EPA violations for its service population of 3,170.

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

3,170
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cayuga Heights Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,689
Median Household Income
68,789
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cayuga Heights Village serves a community with a median household income of $69,689 and an estimated 68,789 residents across its service area. 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?

Surface Water

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Tompkins 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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $750
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $125
Total Estimated Cost $2,375

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,375 (one-time) vs. $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

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 provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cayuga Heights Village (NY5404411) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayuga Heights Village water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cayuga Heights Village has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cayuga Heights Village serve?

Cayuga Heights Village serves approximately 3,170 people across 4 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Cayuga Heights Village get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

26
Confirmed Lead
21
Galvanized — Replacement Required
12
Unknown Material
870
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2015-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,170
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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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

Should I use a water filter?
Cayuga Heights Village meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cayuga Heights Village serve?
Cayuga Heights Village serves approximately 3,170 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Cayuga Heights Village's water source?
Cayuga Heights Village draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cayuga Heights Village's service area?
The Cayuga Heights Village service area has a median household income of $69,689. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cayuga Heights Village get its water?
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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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