Water System Report NY

Nys Office of Children & Family Services

EPA ID: NY5503015 · 470 people served · 1 ZIP code

Nys Office of Children & Family Services carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 470 residents.

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

470
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$337K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Nys Office of Children & Family Services Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,096
Median Household Income
13,818
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Nys Office of Children & Family Services serves a community with a median household income of $89,096 and an estimated 13,818 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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

Nys Office of Children & Family Services'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Ulster County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,600

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

Nys Office of Children & Family Services (EPA ID: NY5503015) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 470 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 12528 in Highland.

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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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 Nys Office of Children & Family Services (NY5503015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nys Office of Children & Family Services water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Nys Office of Children & Family Services has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Nys Office of Children & Family Services serve?

Nys Office of Children & Family Services serves approximately 470 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Nys Office of Children & Family Services 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
22
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 470
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?
Nys Office of Children & Family Services meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Nys Office of Children & Family Services serve?
Nys Office of Children & Family Services serves approximately 470 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Nys Office of Children & Family Services's water source?
Nys Office of Children & Family Services draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Nys Office of Children & Family Services's service area?
The Nys Office of Children & Family Services service area has a median household income of $89,096. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Nys Office of Children & Family Services get its water?
Nys Office of Children & Family Services'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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