Water System Report NY

Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District

EPA ID: NY5416959 · 3,000 people served · 1 ZIP code

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District has supplied tap water to 3,000 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

3,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$275K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$94,886
Median Household Income
4,193
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District serves a community with a median household income of $94,886 and an estimated 4,193 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% 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

Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District'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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% 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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C 1 violation
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B 4 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

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 $2,900 (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

Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District (EPA ID: NY5416959) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 3,000 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 14882 in Lansing.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

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 Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District (NY5416959) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District serve?

Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District serves approximately 3,000 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
2
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1
Unknown Material
1,663
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: 3,000
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?
Lansing (t) Consolidated 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 Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District serve?
Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District serves approximately 3,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District's water source?
Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District's service area?
The Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District service area has a median household income of $94,886. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District get its water?
Lansing (t) Consolidated Water District'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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