New Paltz (village) Water District
EPA ID: NY5503379 · 7,523 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for New Paltz (village) Water District (NY5503379): 5 past health-based violations, since resolved. Five years tracked: New Paltz (village) Water District had 26 violations, all cleared, 7,523 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for New Paltz (village) Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The New Paltz (village) Water District serves a community with a median household income of $89,694 and an estimated 18,531 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?
New Paltz (village) 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How New Paltz (village) Water District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
New Paltz (village) Water District (EPA ID: NY5503379) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 7,523 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 12561 in New Paltz.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 26 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Tribromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | Yes |
| PFOA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Tribromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00197 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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.
- 12561 - New Paltz
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for New Paltz (village) Water District (NY5503379) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Paltz (village) Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for New Paltz (village) Water District; its 26 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does New Paltz (village) Water District serve?
New Paltz (village) Water District serves approximately 7,523 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does New Paltz (village) Water District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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.
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How to cite this page
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