Monitoring Violations NY

Pottersville Water District

EPA ID: NY5600110 · 300 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Pottersville Water District accumulated 2 violations — every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 300 people without any active enforcement proceedings.

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

A · 98
Avg Safety Score
300
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$252K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pottersville Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$74,660
Median Household Income
3,407
Service Area Population
16%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pottersville Water District serves a community with a median household income of $74,660 and an estimated 3,407 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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

Pottersville Water District'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Warren 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

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 75% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Pottersville Water District (EPA ID: NY5600110) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (98/100)

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

Violation History

2 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
June 1, 2025 Unknown Monitoring Resolved

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
12853 0.0012 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pottersville Water District (NY5600110) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pottersville Water District water safe to drink?

Pottersville Water District has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Pottersville Water District serve?

Pottersville Water District serves approximately 300 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Pottersville Water District 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
14
Unknown Material
53
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 300
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 Pottersville Water District safe to drink?
Pottersville Water District earns a A safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 recorded violations, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Pottersville Water District serve?
Pottersville Water District serves approximately 300 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Pottersville Water District's water source?
Pottersville Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pottersville Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Pottersville Water District's service area?
The Pottersville Water District service area has a median household income of $74,660. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pottersville Water District get its water?
Pottersville Water District'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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