Water System Report NY

Pine Hill Water Company

EPA ID: NY5503381 · 477 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Pine Hill Water Company — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 477 residents.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
477
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$296K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pine Hill Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$70,038
Median Household Income
2,291
Service Area Population
23%
Disadvantaged Population
48th
Poverty Percentile
74th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pine Hill Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $70,038 and an estimated 2,291 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Pine Hill Water Company's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low 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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

68 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New York

C 8 violations
0 violations
0 violations
D 23 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,320
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $60
Total Estimated Cost $2,580

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

PINE HILL WATER COMPANY (EPA ID: NY5503381) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 477 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pine Hill Water Company (NY5503381) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pine Hill Water Company water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Pine Hill Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Pine Hill Water Company serve?

Pine Hill Water Company serves approximately 477 people across 5 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Pine Hill Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
165
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.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 477
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

Is water from Pine Hill Water Company safe to drink?
Pine Hill Water Company has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Pine Hill Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pine Hill Water Company serve?
Pine Hill Water Company serves approximately 477 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Pine Hill Water Company's water source?
Pine Hill Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pine Hill Water Company's service area?
The Pine Hill Water Company service area has a median household income of $70,038. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pine Hill Water Company get its water?
Pine Hill Water Company's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

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1

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3

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