Lansing (v)
EPA ID: NY5416982 · 3,100 people served · 4 ZIP codes
Zero EPA violations over five years — Lansing (v) has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 3,100.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Lansing (v) 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?
Lansing (v)'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.
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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New York
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
Lansing (v) (EPA ID: NY5416982) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 3,100 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
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 FilterFree 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 (v) (NY5416982) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lansing (v) water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Lansing (v) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Lansing (v) serve?
Lansing (v) serves approximately 3,100 people across 4 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Lansing (v) 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.